Author: Sandra Smith

The phone rings at the nurses’ station. A confident voice identifies themselves as a patient’s spouse requesting an update on Mr. Smith’s condition after his...

A patient looks at you with pleading eyes, describing how their dog is the only thing that gets them through their panic attacks. They ask...

Ever wondered if a single workplace grievance could threaten your license? It’s a fear that lingers in the back of many nurses’ minds. The line...

That heart-stopping moment when you realize you’ve made a medication error is a universal nursing fear. Your mind races: “Is the patient okay? What do...

Ever been in a vulnerable situation and felt a surge of gratitude or attraction toward the person helping you? You’re not alone. When we’re sick,...

That final two-week notice period feels like an eternity, doesn’t it? After months—or even years—of giving your all, the burnout is real, and the temptation...

Staring at that “nursing license pending” status can feel like watching paint dry—except with way more anxiety. You’ve passed the NCLEX, celebrated with your family,...

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...