Today on National Nurses Day, I look back from the beginning of my career to where it is today. My dream of becoming a nurse became a reality nearly 24 years ago. My nursing roles have changed over the years, but once a nurse always a nurse. I’m saddened our profession is in turmoil and […]

I’ve been a nurse for nearly 24 years. Over a year ago, I had a HUGE shift. In my years of traditional nursing roles, I felt that patients were sicker than ever, despite the fact our country had so many resources, funding, well trained physicians, and accessibility. Then our three letter agencies continued to provide […]

We have a “treating nurses well shortage” that is now worse than ever. We have a “safe patient ratio” shortage We have a “paying staff nurses appropriately” shortage We have a LEADERSHIP shortage in nursing, the hospitals, and all over in the business we call healthcare. We have LOTS of management, but what we need […]

Have you found yourself questioning if you want to stay in nursing? You’re not alone! After the past year and a half, more and more nurses are burned out at the bedside or looking for an alternative to traditional nursing roles. My desire to help others is the reason why I became a nurse. My […]