I hope everyone had a great Easter, Passover, Ramadan or whatever you celebrate this time of year! I read that it’s once every 33 years that these three holidays coincide. My fourth grandchild was born last week too. He’s absolutely adorable, and after some bumps in the road, they all emerged from the birthing process intact. Enjoy the renewal that comes with Spring. Breathe, drink in the beauty around you and do something for YOU! Happy Spring! Kathy
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We Need More Nurses in Congress
Healthcare has been through the wringer in the past 2 years from COVID-19. In the US there have been almost 82 Million cases and over 1.9 Million deaths. So very many Americans are living with long reaching effects of having had COVID. The widespread misinformation from the very beginning and even now has cost Americans in millions of ways including financially, economically, job status, family relationships, etc. We pay for it every day at the grocery store, the gas pump, in the cost of all goods and services and the total lack of them. In our daily lives, masks and social isolation has taken a huge toll on every American.…
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Happy Holidays and New Year!
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How To Reduce and Manage Stress During Nursing School
Between assignments, exams, labs, clinicals, and trying to balance a social life, there’s no doubt that nursing school causes students an immense amount of stress. Learning how to manage and reduce stress in nursing school is essential. Studies show that nursing students experience a higher level of stress compared to students studying other health sciences. Whether you’re an aspiring nurse or an RN going back to school, nursing students have a lot of weight on their shoulders. Although nursing school comes with its challenges, it’s arguably one of the most rewarding careers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s projected that the employment of registered nurses is to grow…
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Nursing Essentials: What to Bring to Nursing School
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the world has realized just how essential nurses are. Not only do we rely on them to care for us and tend to our everyday health needs, but we also count on them during times of crisis. Even when the world felt like it was falling apart, nurses were there working tirelessly to hold it together. They’ve been hailed as healthcare heroes as they’ve worked on the front lines amid an unprecedented pandemic. Nurses are extraordinary people! Source: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock.com If you have chosen to become a nurse, you are on your way to a rewarding career that will allow you to help people every…
