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The Most Dangerous Winter Olympic Sports and How Nurses Support Them

By Nurse.com Team

Discover the most dangerous Winter Olympic sports, common injuries athletes face, and the critical role nurses play in high-speed, high-impact Olympic care.

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

Less than a minute read

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

Inside the Silence

By Cara Lunsford

A nurse’s intimate reflection on holding space for a child and her family, capturing grief, love, presence, and the quiet moments at life’s end.

Black Friday Deals for Nurses and More This Holiday Season

By Zelda Meeker

Looking for the best Black Friday deals for nurses and other offers this holiday? Explore Nurse.com's list of holiday deals and offers this season.

What Does Your Favorite Halloween Candy Say About Your Nursing Style?

By Zelda Meeker

Find out what your go-to Halloween treat reveals about your nursing style, from peanut butter cups to candy corn. What's your favorite?

The Black Angels: Nurses Who Shaped Healing and History

By Zelda Meeker

Discover the untold story of the Black Angels. A group of resilient Black nurses who helped cure tuberculosis and fought for equality in U.S. healthcare history.

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