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Missed Nurses Week? Two Free, Printable Cards to the Rescue

It’s May 13th (or later depending on when you’re reading this!), and that means one thing…You missed Nurses Week! Gasp! If there’s a nurse in your life that you need to honor, have no fear; two free Nursetopia cards are here... Read More

Check Out This One Nursing Site That Will Brighten Any Shift

Oh my goodness. I am so glad one of my friends shared the Tumblr #WhatShouldWeCallNursing with me. I know Nurses Week is supposed to be all wonderful and full of appreciation – and believe me – it was, but I... Read More

Happy Birthday, Florence!

Today marks the 194th birthday of Florence Nightingale, the “Mother of Modern Nursing,” the “Lady with the Lamp.” Today also signifies International Nurses Day and the final day of Nurses Week. A hero of the Crimean War, Nightingale left a... Read More

Spoiled Thanks to Dansko

Big congrats to Natalie L. for winning the recent  Dansko Nurses Week giveaway on Nursetopia. No doubt Natalie is now forever spoiled as a Dansko nurse. Enjoy the rest of your Nurses Week, Natalie. Your Dansko Professional Scatter Floral shoes will... Read More

Affordable and Stylish Scrubs? Yes, Please! [Giveaway]

Thanks to MedicalDiscountScrubs.com, I have a new pair of Baby Phat scrubs that I love. The split mock wrap top has a unique neck line, which I really like so my necklaces are visible. I know it may sound weird,... Read More

Not So Random Thoughts on Nursing

Leadership is a tremendous privilege offering a unique perspective. During a critical moment this week, the seconds felt like warp speed, and yet it also felt like some of the longest minutes of my year, sludging across time. In that... Read More

Happy, Happy Oncology Nurses Month!

It’s May, and for oncology nurses all around the world, that means one giant celebration month! Now, I love, love, love the nursing profession, but I must be honest; I am biased towards oncology nurses. I can’t help it…I am... Read More

Dansko Shoes = Color, Comfort, & Compliments [Giveaway]

“I love those shoes!” “Hey, did you get new shoes? Super cute!” “Ohhh, I love Dansko shoes!” You better get accustomed to these kind of questions and unsolicited comments because it’s going to happen. It just is. That’s exactly what... Read More

What ‘Community’ Looks Like in Health Care

Each hospital has its own culture – a mixture of the city, the people, artistic and political movements, and area businesses. Even hospitals within the same city have different cultures thanks to the leaders within those organizations and their backgrounds... Read More