The debate on scrub styles goes hand in hand with being a nurse. Some hospitals can't decide what type of uniform nurses should wear, while others debate on the colors they should wear. Some facilities allow nurses to wear what they like, be it scrubs or uniforms, only specifying that they must be clean and look professional. But what defines professional? ...

When we were younger, making friends was easy. School provides us with an instant pool of people our own age that we interact with on a daily basis, who are in the same boat we are. But once we leave nursing school and enter the real world, finding friends can be a more difficult task, especially if you have to relocate ...

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At the end of a hellish shift, it can be fun to go out and have a few drinks with your favorite nursing friends. But drinking with your colleagues isn’t like drinking with your friends on the weekend. The same rules just don’t apply. No matter how laid-back your hospital may be, your actions always reflect on your professional nursing persona. ...

You’ve finished your shift and stayed late to chart. It’s after midnight and you’re walking to your car or the bus stop. It seems like you’re all alone. You hear footsteps behind you. They’re fast and coming closer—it sounds like the person is running. Suddenly, a jogger runs by you and turns the corner, leaving you with your heart beating fast. ...

[photo:184833] Okay, enough with the “no-nos” and “hands off” items in our diets. We know what we shouldn’t be eating. How about the yummy foods we can eat and—bonus!—are heart healthy? To narrow it down even further, what can busy nurses eat while on the go? Here are our top 10 faves.Check 'em out >> Featured Author: SCRUBS MAGAZINE Scrubs Magazine ...

It’s a simple prescription really: You get up, go about your day or shift, go home, wind down and then go to sleep; repeat daily. But if you’re one of the nearly 10 percent of Americans who report having chronic insomnia or one of more than 25 percent who have occasional trouble sleeping, getting that shut-eye is anything but easy. These ...

As caregivers, we expend energy. For a moment, think of our energy as water. Imagine our source of water coming from a well. Day after day, you withdraw water from the well to drink, to cook with to bathe with. The source of replenishment has been cut off from the well. You may continue to draw from that well until it ...

Remember a few months ago when A/H1N1, i.e. "swine flu," was going to wipe out all of humanity? Do you recall how every single time you turned on the T.V., a talking head would chatter nervously about how "Hamthrax" and "Snoutbreak" was about to really cook everyone's bacon? Fortunately, swine flu has largely oinked-out with nowhere near the destructiveness of ...

Announcing the WINNER of the Spa Day for the Holidays Contest! A few months ago, we asked NursingLink users: Why do YOU deserve a day at the spa? After reading every one of the thoughtful, touching, and inspiring messages, we've finally come to a decision. It wasn't easy; there were so many great entries to choose from! Nurses have it tough, ...

Smartphone applications help us manage our calendars, find the next bus, locate the nearest bar or restaurant, and stay entertained on the go. Why shouldn’t they help us get beautiful, too? If you’re looking for an easy electronic solution to common beauty problems, or just a better way to shop for products, don’t worry—whether you use an iPhone, a BlackBerry, or ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved listening to the radio. The mellifluous voices of my favorite programs’ hosts—from David Allan Boucher, the DJ of the easy-listening nighttime show "Bedtime Magic", to Ira Glass, of NPR’s "This American Life"—never fail to calm me down and make me feel right at home. On the other hand, when I hear a ...

Who would have thought that getting media attention for boobs would ever be a challenge? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Yet, until very recently, it has carried the greatest stigma of all forms of cancer. In the past, women have avoided screenings or hid breast ...

The average commute time for workers in the U.S. is 24.4 minutes each way, but for many of us the journeys to and from work are really much longer — or at least they seem that way. But at the same time there’s relief. While most people haven't noticed their commutes getting noticeably shorter, the recession and resulting high unemployment rates ...

Sure, you know what the Red Cross is, but do you actually know very much about this lifesaving organization? Find out how healthy your Red Cross IQ really is. Take the Quiz >> Already took the quiz? Get the Answers! Go >> [page] The correct answers are highlighted in red. 1) Who founded the Red Cross? • Emily Watson • Sandy ...

10. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer This classic 1964 television special featuring Rudolph and his misfit buddies set the standard for stop-motion animation for an entire generation. Burl Ives narrates as Sam the Snowman, telling and singing the story of a rejected reindeer who overcomes prejudice and saves Christmas one particularly blustery year. With many unforgettable characters, this film is just ...

Hand washing, hand washing, hand washing! Sound familiar? If you’re like me, your hands probably look as if someone has taken a piece of sandpaper and massaged your skin with it! Ouch! The constant hand washing and winter weather can take quite the toll on our hands and skin. Here are a few of my favorite hand moisturizers and lotions to ...

As the end to summertime draws near, I find myself dreading the impending cold weather and shorter daylight hours. The combination of the two usually results in a decreased drive to exercise on days that I work because my routine of running post workday in daylight that extends to 9pm is interrupted by chilly temperatures and sunsets prior to 6pm. Kindly ...

[photo:38098] Donna Cardillo, RN Donna Cardillo, RN has been referred to as the ‘guru’ of career development for nurses. Donna is a professional keynote speaker, author, consultant, and coach. Her accomplished career combines over 20 years of clinical, managerial and business experience, not to mention her stint as a professional singer. Donna’s clinical experience includes emergency and psychiatric nursing. *Donna's ...

Why was the nursing cap such a cherished accessory in the early decades of nursing? Do you think you know what inspired the first design and what that mysterious black band stood for? Test your knowledge and find out some facts you may not have known. Take the Quiz >> Already took the quiz? Get the Answers! Go >> Featured Author: ...