Sandra Smith, Author at Nursester

Updated January 26, 2026NCLEX Resource

Professional Boundaries with Nurses: What’s Appropriate?

Ever been in a vulnerable situation and felt a surge of gratitude or attraction

Updated January 25, 2026NCLEX Resource

That final two-week notice period feels like an eternity, doesn’t it? After months—or even

Updated January 24, 2026NCLEX Resource

Staring at that “nursing license pending” status can feel like watching paint dry—except with

Updated January 23, 2026NCLEX Resource

Ever encountered a nurse whose demeanor seemed abrupt, demanding, or dismissive and thought, “Wow,

Updated January 22, 2026NCLEX Resource

There’s a better way to think about your professional identity than just as a

Updated January 20, 2026NCLEX Resource

That sinking feeling in your stomach before a shift. The icy glare from a

Updated February 4, 2024NCLEX Resource

Your heart pounds as you stare at the medication order. Something doesn’t feel right—a

Updated January 31, 2024NCLEX Resource

There’s a line in nursing you never cross, and it’s often just a mouse-click

Updated January 19, 2024NCLEX Resource

That moment the call comes from occupational health. The world stops. Your heart pounds

Updated January 4, 2024NCLEX Resource

That moment of panic hits every nurse: “Could my mental health struggles cost me