Written by: Jordan Myers, BSN-RN, NNP Starting out as a new grad on an oncology unit is tough place to begin a nursing career. I experienced burn-out quickly because of the emotional strain oncology had on me. When I realized I didn’t want to continue in oncology, and didn’t know what else to do, a … Continue reading “A Nurse’s Journey to Becoming a Nurse Practitioner”
Nurse InsightsAt 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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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!
*If you have a story you would like to share please email us at [email protected]
Written by: Beth Panizales Seventeen years ago, a routine ultrasound revealed that my son, Sam, would be born with a wide, unilateral cleft lip and palate. Over the course of the years we have had our share of procedures and hospital stays. Sam recently had oral surgery. He’s had several but this was the only … Continue reading “The Nurse Who Paused for Compassion”
Written by: Frank Stankowicz Edited by: Claire Lang My name is Frank Stankowicz, RN, aka StankNasty. I am a registered nurse and a professional hip-hop recording artist and performer. Since I was 10 years old, I’ve been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. For as long as I can remember, hip-hop … Continue reading “Nurse by Day, Rap Artist by Night”
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”