Jen

Starting as a nurse, you don’t really know where to start talking about “problems” which you could face in your first days at work. However, balancing multiple responsibilities is a must as you will need to attend patients needing care, doctors requiring updates, endless documentation and so on. That’s why it is so easy to … Read more

In my experience, if there is one thing novice nurses need to get a firm handle on in trauma care, it is the triage process. Triage is not only assessing who to treat first, but also making thoughtful, quick decisions that can save lives. The basic trauma care is the ABCs – airway, breathing, and … Read more

Learning how to properly dress and care for wounds is not only a critical skill for healthcare professionals, but also something that can come in handy for just about anyone. From minor cuts and scrapes to more serious injuries, knowing what to do can make a huge difference in healing and preventing further complications. Before … Read more

This is one of the most crucial parts of being a nurse – dealing with ethical dilemmas. This is not only making tough choices, but also the profound impact your decisions can have on patients’ well-being and care. So, what exactly is an ethical dilemma in nursing? It is a situation where there’s a conflict … Read more

When talking about patient safety in healthcare, I am essentially referring to the measures and practices put in place to prevent harm to patients during their care. Think of it as a healthcare provider’s commitment to ‘do no harm’ while aiming to heal. Patient safety is a critical element that underpins the trust we place … Read more

Nursing field is full of opportunities for you to develop your career whether you stay in the same clinical setting or aiming to climb the ladder in your nursing career, think of education as the solid principle upon which your ambitions are built. The right degree is not only a certificate, but also is your … Read more

The first part of this article we will go through one of the most crucial aspects of quality care in nursing: patient rights. This is about understanding the essence of patient autonomy and dignity. As a beginner nurse, grasping these concepts is fundamental to the ethical standards that you’ll carry throughout your career. The first … Read more

In this article, I am going to discuss about the importance of critical thinking in nursing as it is the core skill that distinguishes competent nurses from extraordinary ones. I believe, critical thinking shapes every encounter and decision in the field of nursing. It’s the ability to think clearly and rationally, to understand the logical … Read more