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Fulfilling My Divinely Appointed Purpose as a Nurse

By Cheryl VanParys

A purpose-driven nursing journey shaped by loss, resilience, and compassion. Discover how one nurse turned personal tragedy into a lifelong mission of healing.

Nurse Narratives Initiative Documentary Amplifies Nurse Stories

By Zelda Meeker

The Nurse Narratives Initiative shares authentic nurse stories, with the Nurse: Empathy Heals documentary showcasing empathy, burnout, and real experiences.

How Nurse Writing and Storytelling Can Inspire and Heal

By Paloma Hernandez

Explore how nurse writing and storytelling can help nurses process emotional burdens, build resilience, and find healing through shared experiences.

The Exam Room Upstairs: How My Nursing Career Began

By Nicole Innvar

Discover how a nurse’s early bond with her grandmother shaped her passion for healthcare and continues to inspire her nursing career today.

There Is a Way Back: My Story of Recovery and Redemption

By Elizabeth Campos

A nurse shares her journey through addiction and license suspension — and how recovery helped her reclaim her life, career, and purpose.

Of the List I Created, What I Am Afraid of the Most…

By René Rothcock-Singleton

A nurse’s reflection on sacrifice, emotional burnout, AIDS, and COVID-19, honoring the courage, humanity, and healing within the nursing profession.

The Letter

By Kimberly Sanchez

A nurse’s letter to her future patients, an honest reflection on pain, healing, trust, and the deep human connection behind every moment of care.

20 Things I Do As a Nurse

By Rose Velarde

A powerful list of 20 things nurses do, from caregiving to code blues, highlighting the emotional, ethical, and clinical weight of being a nurse.

When I Left Home From Work I…

By Paloma Hernandez

A reflective narrative on finding “home” in both personal life and nursing work, where time, presence, and transitions shape the heart of caregiving.

If I Were Fire…

By Rose Velarde

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A poetic reflection from a nurse imagining herself as fire—bringing warmth, healing, and light to patients while enduring her own darkness.

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2026 Nurse Appreciation Dates You Should Know

By Zelda Meeker

Share our list of 2026 nurse appreciation dates with your leadership and colleagues so the celebration planning can begin!

The Real Nurses Bringing The Pitt to Life

By Linda Childers

From IVs to trauma care, discover how real nurses make The Pitt a truly authentic portrayal of life inside a busy emergency department.

Episode 5: Reflections — Healing Trauma Through Writing

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In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Leilani Squire and Lorie Judson to discuss the transformative power of writing in healing trauma.

50 Nursing Certifications to Increase Your Salary

By Barry Bottino & Zelda Meeker

Nursing certifications can enhance your career. From critical care to forensic nursing, explore nursing certifications that can expand your expertise, enhance outcomes, and increase your salary.

There Is a Way Back: My Story of Recovery and Redemption

By Elizabeth Campos

A nurse shares her journey through addiction and license suspension — and how recovery helped her reclaim her life, career, and purpose.

Episode 4: Nursing in a Post Pandemic World

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Cara is joined by Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN to discuss the evolving challenges and critical issues nurses face in the post-Covid era.

Early Warning Signs of Clinical Deterioration Every Nurse Should Know

By Alice Benjamin

Nurses are key in spotting clinical deterioration and preventing poor patient outcomes. Learn the steps for translating observations into life-saving care.

Late Entries in Nursing Documentation: What’s Allowed?

By McKenzie Davis

Learn when and how late entries in nursing documentation are legally permitted, with best practices to protect patient safety and your nursing license.

Episode 3: Transforming Debt Into Opportunity

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In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Allie Hall RN, BSN to discuss the transformative power of financial literacy.

Nursing No Longer Classified as a Professional Degree: What’s at Stake?

By Zelda Meeker

A recent change by the U.S. Department of Education excludes nursing from its definition of “professional degrees.” Discover how this impacts student loans, graduate education, and more.