Nurse Insights

At OHN, we’re always eager to expand our knowledge. Our blog Nurse Insights brings current learnings, stories, and insights every two weeks from professionals in the field of nursing. Check it out!

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WRITTEN BY: JEN PANOSKY I received the news in a supply closet at work. “Your biopsy came back as carcinoma.” I was completely in shock. How could I have cancer?! I am 29 years old with no family history, I eat right and I exercise. Yet I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer; an … Continue reading “From Nurse to Patient “

Mastering the 10 Facets of Outpatient Cardiology for Nurse Practitioners By Dr. Tranise Goodlow, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC Edited by: Claire Lang   1. Patient History This is one of the most important pieces of information that you need from your patient. Their history includes the patient’s personal history and the patient’s family history. This combination … Continue reading “Key Elements of Outpatient Cardiology”

Hi everyone! My name is Claire Lang, and I am the new editor of the Nurse Insights blog for OHN. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, tell you a little bit about who I am, and share my background.  Adapting to Life I grew up in northern Virginia, loving school, music, playing … Continue reading “We Are Always Where We Are Meant to Be”

By: Chelsea Appanah BSN, RNC-NIC Most people can agree that a 12 hour shift is hell on your body. Whether it’s day shift or night shift, each comes with their challenges and physical tolls on your body. So now imagine working a 12 hour shift, while actively growing a human! Suddenly, those 12 hours are … Continue reading “Diary of a Pregnant NICU Nurse”

By: Anonymous  Nursing is one of the greatest professions because it offers such a variety of positions within the field! There truly is something for everyone, and it is possible to switch careers within nursing and have a completely different experience. I just went through a major transition myself, from bedside nurse, to travel nurse, … Continue reading “Travel Nurse Turned Nurse Recruiter”

By: Aimee Vaughn MSN, RNC-NIC, RNC-NNIC, RNC-ELBW I started my nursing career in a small community NICU and moved from there to a traveler, to a Level IV NICU, to constantly challenge myself to grow. When looking for a home NICU, I wanted somewhere with advancement opportunities and I found that in the DC area. … Continue reading “Care on the Move”

Provided by the OHN Team Nursing is tough. I could elaborate, but for now that one sentence encompasses what we all are feeling. From long shifts, to missed holidays. From full bladders, to unintentional intermittent fasting. Our shifts aren’t always pleasant. Sometimes we just need to hear from and laugh with people who understand the … Continue reading “5 Nurse Accounts to Follow”

By Alexandrea Weis RN-CS I’m often asked what drove me to pursue a career in writing. Like most things in life, there is no easy answer. I started writing poetry and short stories at the age of eight. Words mattered, and finding the right ones that imparted emotion became an obsession. I excelled at writing, … Continue reading “Putting Down the Stethoscope and Picking Up the Pen”

In honor of Pride Month we wanted to highlight six LGBTQ+ leaders, innovators, and all in all incredible human beings in the field of nursing. Thank you to @queernurses for partnering with us this month and providing us with this list of truly inspirational nurses. T.Rae (she/her)  BSN, RN- Behavioral Health/Psych Nurse The founder/admin of … Continue reading “Queer Nurses Making a Difference”

By: Erica Deery, LPN If you want to be a nurse but are scared or don’t know where to start, I GET YOU. I was 24 and completely lost, with no idea what direction I was going in, career wise. I wanted to be a nurse but was afraid to start. I was convinced I … Continue reading “CNA to RN: My Nursing Journey”