A family of five. Seven years at sea. A global expedition only a handful of people can understand. The Washington Post reported yesterday on the real-life magnificent story of the Crafton family. Kathleen Crafton, an ICU nurse, and her husband recently returned... Read More
Near misses are often referred to as “close-calls” or “good catches.” They’re potentially harmful events that never reach the patient. Nurses catch them every day, often because the nurse is the last link to the patient. Conversely, when nurses do... Read More
It’s a phrase said every day among millions of strangers. “I’m your nurse.” Seems simple enough, but those words hold power. Enveloped in three syllables is a promise. Even when it means “I’m the only one who can take this assignment... Read More
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
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