Let’s take a look at the History of Nurses Week and some of the individual days to Celebrate Nursing… National Nurses Week is a time for nurses to be honored and recognized as a profession for the work that they do and the commitment and contributions they make to their communities. Cities and counties throughout the country often issue proclamations each year in recognition of the nurses in their communities during Nurses Week. Nurses Week and/or Nurses Day are celebrated each year in May to recognize and honor the nursing profession. Themes are set each year by the international and/or national nurses associations. Many countries around the world hold additional…
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TheNursingSite.com is Back!
It’s been awhile, but TheNursingSite.com is relaunching today after a moderate hiatus. Things just got out of hand and the Omicron variant hit my (vaccinated) household just after Christmas. Although I didn’t catch it, I was of course required to quarantine and work remotely while helping to get others back to health. It seemed impossible to catch up but finally there is light on the horizon. I feel compelled to jump back in at a time when the nursing profession has been overwhelmed and is struggling to hang on. COVID FUNDING CRISIS Just when we thought we had a handle on things we got hit with another COVID variant…
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Review – The Nurse Gift Set
I was recently gifted a review set of The Nurse Gift Set to review. It consists of approximately 12 X 15 inch zippered insulated canvas bag, a 20 oz stainless-steel thermal insulated cup with safe sipping lid, and a 10 X 4 X 2 inch zippered hard stethoscope holder which can house other nursing supplies as well. The bag features a canvas side pocket and two mesh pockets to hold a water bottle. You can push the insulated cup into the mesh holder, but it won’t go all the way down. Better to either put the cup inside the insulated bag, or carry it and place in your car cup…
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4 Tips to Survive and Thrive in Nursing School
The road to becoming a nurse is not an easy one. But for those who make it through the struggles, the rewards are plentiful. Depending on which qualification you are working toward, your nursing school journey could last as little as one year or as many as eight. In any case, though, being a nursing student is not for the faint of heart, and there will likely be days when you will wonder how you’ll make it through. But there is good news. Here are 4 tips to survive and thrive in nursing school. Despite the challenges, there are strategies for not just surviving nursing school but thriving as a…
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Happy Nurses Month – Continue the Celebration of Nurses
Happy Nurses Month! Once again I want to thank all of the great sponsors who graciously donated some fabulous Nurses Week Give Aways for loyal readers. All of the winners have been selected and notified. For privacy reasons I won’t reveal names but am so grateful for their loyalty!. Some familiar names among the winners. Thanks! Thank you Medelita for a great scrub jacket or lab coat donation. Thank you Ponto Footwear for $50 gift card and Free shipping. Thank you Beanie Sleeper for a wonderful natural sleep assistance. Thank you Fire Department Coffee for 2 packages of delicious ground coffee or beans. Thank you Amy Loviza (AmyChop.com)for beautiful Resin…