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Nurses are present in every community, in virtually every setting. We’re everywhere. Naturally, nurses are some of the most altruistic people on the planet. You have to admit it takes a certain personality (and dare I say it – calling... Read More

Okay, so “nurse” really isn’t a color, but if it was, I imagine it would be an iridescent blue-purple-ish hue with flecks of green and yellow swirls. Last night during RN Chat, @NurseEducator ended the conversation with a final thought... Read More

I must confess. Yesterday I gave blood. For the very first time. As a nurse – an oncology nurse – it’s embarrassing to admit I’ve walked past gazillions of blood drives without donating. I donated at the Boots vs. Badges... Read More

Where are the nurses on TV? No, I’m not talking about those consumed with sleeping with all the residents or those dashing from one trauma room to the next all while giving holistic end-of-life care in the ER and coordinating... Read More

On my way into work this morning, a man stood near the intersection. His sign read: “Veteran. Homeless. Anything will help.” After reading Same Kind of Different as Me a few years ago and volunteering with Mobile Loaves & Fishes,... Read More

Yes. Aaaaand no. I struggled with starting a blog. About nursing. Do we really need one more health care blog?! Uhm. Yes. Consider this blog a mish-mash of anything and everything related to nursing and the world nurses impact. You’re... Read More