“Anotha One” I still pick up the occasional ER nursing shift to maintain my per-diem status for funzies. Well, fun is probably an overstatement these days, but I genuinely enjoy the people I work with. The emergency department sits in one of the most charming waterfront towns in New Jersey, and after working in several …
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scANxiety
After registering and receiving my ID bracelet, which is lazily placed obnoxiously loose, I find myself in a waiting room full of elderly people requiring wheelchairs, oxygen, and assistance from family members. I silently pray that I one day reach such an age. Other than a bizarre head and neck cancer that was surgically excised three and …
Why Are Our New Nurses Burning Out So Quickly?
Lately, I’ve met several young nurses who are already burnt out, and honestly, it makes me sad. They invested so much to get here. Years of prerequisites. Nursing school. Studying. Tears. Semester after semester. Clinicals. Externships. Preceptorships. Residencies. Countless exams. Sacrificed weekends. Missed holidays. Anxiety. Self-doubt. Finally earning those two letters after their names! RN! …
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The S-BAR
Cheers! ☕🍵🍷🥂 (Coffee, tea, cocktails…whatever suits you.) Welcome to the SBAR – a virtual huddle where we can talk through the big things, the little things, and everything in between, all from the comfort of our own homes and perhaps with a favorite beverage in hand. Read, reflect, ask questions, share your experiences, or simply …
Cheers and welcome to the S-BAR!
Cheers and welcome to The S-BAR! SBAR is for those who live, work, study, love, or simply wonder about the world of healthcare. Invitation to all nurses, physicians, APNs, PAs, students, researchers, techs, caregivers, patients, family members, and anyone curious about what happens behind the scenes. Here, you’ll find stories from the bedside and beyond. …
The S-BAR 