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3 Ways to Make It Through Your First Night Shift
07 / 30 / 20
by Mikey Michl, RN
Thriving, not just surviving the night shift.
You’re gearing yourself up for the RN night shift life. But, wait a second. Night shift? I have to be awake working while the rest of the world sleeps? What does that even look like?
The Patient at the Center of the Nurse-Doctor Relationship
07 / 10 / 20
Navigating the complications of the nurse-doctor relationship is essential to effectively deliver safe patient care.
In the past 20 years, I have found most doctors will give respect if first, they get respect.
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10 Healthcare Podcasts to Binge on in Your Down Time
06 / 30 / 20
Stay On Top of Healthcare News While Enjoying Educational and Entertaining Podcasts for Nurses
Working hard amidst a pandemic might mean that you didn’t have time to gorge on the explosive Netflix serial sensation “Tiger King” a few ...
Career-Boosting Resources for Baltimore Area Nurses
05 / 29 / 20
Free Education and Networking Opportunities Nurses in the Baltimore Area
Signing on to a Nursing career is also signing on to a journey of lifelong learning. After completing the training, practicing the trade by working in the field, and the ongoin...
A Nurses Perspective on Protecting Their Homefront
04 / 30 / 20
The truth is everyone already knows how to wash their hands and clean their house, right? The thing is, as a nurse who washes her hands up to a hundred times a day, I can say that everybody does NOT know. Because we see sickness at its worst every da...
How to Approach Difficult Conversations with Patients
03 / 19 / 20
One nurse’s advice on preparing for those difficult conversations with patients and/or family members.
In my twenty years of healthcare, I have navigated my way through many difficult conversations – and not always with grace. Early in my career...
Here are 3 Quick Ways for Nurses to Relieve Stress
03 / 06 / 20
What is the secret to lowering stress for nurses?
Stress is not uncommon in the nursing industry. How do we cope? How do we go back in for our next assigned shift?
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5 Tips for Building the Best Nursing Resume
02 / 21 / 20
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Don’t panic! It’s time to begin building your resume to land the perfect job for your nursing career.
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Should You Get Certified?
12 / 06 / 19
How obtaining specialty certifications can improve your bottom line
It can be so hard to get motivated to study for certification! Here’s a little inspiration if you’re on the fence or procrastinating.
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