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8 Brilliant Ways For Nurses To Find Positivity at Work

August 2, 2014

The hard work of nurses is often ignored whenever the well-being of patients is discussed. Though nurses cannot treat and cure the patients like doctors do, but it is unfair to ignore the efforts that nurses put in for maintaining the hygiene and medicine schedules of their patients. Needless to say, nurses are the ones who stay up all night for their patients and take care of them round the clock. Being a nurse, you would understand that it is not only people outside your nursing community that are critical to your job. In order to survive, you will need to fight a battle with your co-workers as well. Fighting a constant battle along with the work load may make you feel low at times. So, take a look at the following few tips to stay positive at workplace:

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My First Nursing Job

December 11, 2012

I was on cloud nine. A supervisor was behind my every move. I couldn’t make a mistake if I tried. I was confident and prepared. And to top it all off, I had all the skills I needed already sharpened from previous healthcare jobs.

After three days I was cleared to work with my own patients. My first night shift I worked with a nurse who had no patience for me and complained about me to the supervisor so that she could get another nurse to join our floor. Complaining about the new nurse is an easy way to get extra help. After that read more …

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Breaking in to the Nursing Field

December 4, 2012

Sweaty palms, a rising heart rate, and an overwhelming feeling of pending doom, these were just some of the feelings racing through my veins as I began my new career. I can’t speak for all nursing programs, but I never felt in school like I was actually the nurse in charge. I always had someone watching me, someone that I could blame if I messed up. That net protected me throughout school and during training. I took it for granted that by the time I was done training, taking charge would not be an issue. NOT TRUE! read more …

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