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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.

Is Nursing Burnout Reaching a Breaking Point, and What Can Be Done?

By Zelda Meeker

Nursing burnout is reaching a critical point, leaving many nurses feeling exhausted and unheard. Learn what’s driving it and what can truly help support nurses and help them thrive.

Are You a Nurse Bully? Recognizing Signs and Taking Action

By Natalie Vaughn

Nurse bullying is an all-too-common occurrence in nursing, but have you ever considered if you've been perceived as a nurse bully? Take a moment to stop and ask yourself if you've exhibited behaviors listed here.

Reflections of a Nursing Student in Acute Care

A nursing student reflects on acute care, trauma, resilience, and learning to balance compassion with clinical skill in a high-pressure environment.

Grief in Nursing: A Cumulative Experience

By Cheyenne Hushka

One oncology nurse shares the emotional toll of this specialty and how she navigates grief, burnout, and resilience after repeated patient loss.

Streamlining Hospital Workflows: Alleviating Nurses' Cognitive Burdens

By Zelda Meeker

Discover how advanced technology and integrated tools streamline workflows, reduce nurse burnout, and support safer, more efficient care.

How Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Can Differ Across Healthcare Settings

By Linda Childers

Discover the impact of nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics on patient care, nurses’ well-being, and overall healthcare outcomes.

The Most Common Career Change for Nurses

By Barry Bottino

Discover why many nurses choose to change careers and explore common career change options both within and outside the healthcare field. Learn how nurses can navigate this transition.

Common Nurse Burnout Symptoms: What To Watch For

By Stacey Kusterbeck

Recognition of nurse burnout symptoms is crucial. Learn the physical and emotional signs to watch for, to protect your career and health.

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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.