Author: Sandra Smith

Ever encountered a nurse whose demeanor seemed abrupt, demanding, or dismissive and thought, “Wow, they seem entitled”? You’re not alone. These perceptions of nurse entitlement...

There’s a better way to think about your professional identity than just as a “nurse.” Legally and ethically, the answer to are nurses considered healthcare...

That sinking feeling in your stomach before a shift. The icy glare from a coworker in report. The “helpful” critique in front of a doctor...

Your heart pounds as you stare at the medication order. Something doesn’t feel right—a dangerously high dose or a medication that clashes with your patient’s...

There’s a line in nursing you never cross, and it’s often just a mouse-click away. The digital age put every patient chart at our fingertips,...

That moment the call comes from occupational health. The world stops. Your heart pounds in your chest, and a cold dread washes over you. You...

That moment of panic hits every nurse: “Could my mental health struggles cost me my license?” It’s a silent fear that keeps many nurses up...

Being diagnosed with a Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection as a healthcare worker creates immediate stress and uncertainty. You’re not just worried about your health—you’re...

So, you’re a male nurse or a nursing student with long hair, and you’ve hit that familiar wall of uncertainty. You ask yourself, “Can I...

That nurse just went above and beyond. They stayed late to comfort you, answered your family’s questions with patience, or made a terrifying procedure feel...