Making your nursing shoes last through every mishap Just like a marathoner needs her perfect sneakers to cross that finish line, a nurse needs great shoes to make it through her shift. The right nursing shoe helps with posture and gait, alleviates back pain, and protects your feet during the messiest jobs. Through it all,… read more
The Power of Introvert Nurses
Why introverts make outstanding nurses Psychology Today reports that introverts prefer spending time alone, are drained by lots of social interactions, and prefer to focus on just one task at a time. Nursing is a high-stress and high-stimulation job. It requires constant multi-tasking and social interactions with patients, with their families, and with the rest… read more
Why the Night Shift Can Be the Best Shift
Surviving and thriving on the night shift The CDC reports that almost 15 million Americans are working full time on evening shift, night shift, rotating shifts, or other irregular schedules. A huge number of American workers are also taking on heavy workloads. Almost 20% work 48 hours or more per week, while more than 7%… read more
What to do When Nursing Stinks!
Dealing with bad smells on your shift Nurses may look like superheroes, but that doesn’t mean they’ve lost all their human weaknesses. Sometimes the bad smells nurses encounter can be downright overpowering, not to mention gag-inducing. It’s important to always treat your patients empathetically and respectfully, but the most caring nurses may still struggle to… read more
The Short Staffing Crisis: How Nurses Can Cope
How the nationwide short staffing is affecting hospital care As a major uniform store, we’ve witnessed some changes in the nursing profession since we opened. NSI Nursing Solutions, a nurse recruitment and retention firm, reports the vacancy rate for registered nurses is growing at hospitals around the country. According to their recent survey, the more… read more
Our Favorite New Scrubs and Accessories for Fall
The best scrubs for the season Labor Day is over, the pools are closed, and the kids are back in school. Fall is officially here! There’s nothing quite like that taste of fresh apples and the little nip in the air as the leaves turn. It’s also a good time for an autumn wardrobe refresh,… read more
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes: Foot Care for Nurses
Why nurses need to take care of their feet Nurses spend a lot of time on their feet. A shift can feel like a marathon. By the end your feet are sore, your ankles are swollen, and even finally sitting down doesn’t bring much relief. It’s time for tired nurses to practice some self-care and… read more
Smart Strategies for Nurses Dealing with Workplace Conflict
How to keep the peace inside hospital walls It doesn’t matter whether you ask every nurse in her interview how she handles workplace conflict. It’s hard to predict how a team will mesh. And once nurses are already involved in some workplace drama, it can be even harder to deescalate the situation. Resolving workplace conflict… read more
5 Tips for Avoiding Aggression from Animals Visiting Your Vet Practice
How vets work safely with anxious animals It’s not news that veterinarians and vet techs are constantly dealing with highly stressed pets. Many animals have long memories, and they know when they are headed into that back room where they were hurt before. Concerned owners do their best to mitigate their pets’ anxiety ahead of… read more
Nursing Gifts and Gear for Proud Nurses
The best nursing gifts and gear to buy in 2018 Nurses save lives every day. They deserve our support and also some cool things to make their lives easier at work and at home. Whether you’re hunting for a birthday or treating yourself, here’s our guide to the coolest nursing scrubs and gear on the… read more