It’s the elephant in the room. And honestly, I’d rather keep this space all light and happy for the most part, but sometimes, we’ve got to tackle the dark stuff. SO. Covid-19… we’re coming at you from the MSC blogosphere. Basically, if there was someone who ever doubted that nurses were true heroes, that someone would have done a 180 at this point. Nurses and medical professionals are literally at the front lines of […]
How many times have you thought to yourself, ‘my goodness, how times have changed!’ in the last couple of years? Perhaps it’s a sign of my age, but I do find myself having these very sentiments with more and more frequency. As soon as I shared social media do’s and don’ts last month, I knew that my follow up post would involve me sharing my favorite Instagram accounts for nurses to follow. Makes sense, […]
It’s estimated that the number of worldwide social media users reached 3.5 BILLION in April 2019. And that number is only expected to grow! For good reason. Social media is a great thing! People use it to stay in touch with friends and family, to help grow careers and businesses, and for good ole fashion entertainment. And nurses, (or anyone in the medical profession, for that matter,) are no exception. However, they can’t use […]
All those that grew up reading Dr. Dolittle, say Aye!! Well… so have I! Ahhhh, the memories… Dr. John Dolittle was the brilliant figment of Hugh Hasting’s imagination and serves as the central character in the Dr. Dolittle series. A kind but eccentric physician, who shuns human patients in favor of animals once he realizes he can converse with them, Dr. Dolittle proceeds to travel the globe to better understand the nature and history […]
You’re up to New Year’s, but I’d like to reflect on Christmas. Not so much because I’m feeling nostalgic already, but rather for the sake of a great fashion moment;) Perhaps one of the highlights of December in the entertainment/music world, is the KIIS-FM Jingle Ball. I mean, it’s all epic music, high profile celebrities, and holiday vibes. Count me in; right?! And guess who made an appearance this year?? Hannah Brown! She came […]
I’ve done this to you once before. In 2017 to be exact. And I do it to myself every single year, since the very first time I joined the ranks of ‘old enough to start gifting others.’ In fact, I’m hard pressed to believe that this will be the case till the end of time. In case you haven’t figured it out, I wait till the very last second to shop for my own […]
Ummmmmm…why?? Why must you already discuss Christmas?!? I am knee deep in Turkey stuffing and cranberry sauce, and you’re trying to lure me out of the kitchen with talk of ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’ This woman right here, is mad. Annnd CUT! That was me acting out the thoughts running through your mind, FYI. But have no fear, I’m innocent. All we’re here to talk about is Last Christmas. It’s a […]
Here’s a not so lovely fact. According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million people in the United States have a diabetes diagnosis. That’s a whopping number and can lead us to safely assume that as a nurse you’ve encountered your fair share of diabetic patients. November is actually National Diabetes Awareness Month. November also kickstarts the holiday season. Put two and two together and you’ve got an equation that doesn’t make much sense. […]
Here’s a horrifying fact. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, American’s are expected to spend $2.6 billion dollars on Halloween candy this year. Yes, that’s billion with a B. What’s more, thanks to the excessive eating and drinking that has somehow been justified since it’s ‘holiday season,’ the average American gains between 1 and 4 pounds between October 31st and Jan 1st. I would even venture to say that number is higher […]
Where are all my music lovers at?? Get this. Imagine a place featuring many of today’s hottest artists, where you can experience music across a variety of genres for 2 days straight… The iHeartRadio music festival on the Las Vegas strip is where it was at this past weekend, people! Turns out I wasn’t there in the flesh. (Shocked, much??) But it was streamed across iHeartMedia across the country. And when I say there […]
Studying and working at home can be stressful, especially if you are studying for an upcoming exam. There are a few tips that you can try to make the whole experience much more enjoyable and increase your chances of succeeding. The 3 tips outlined below are all things you can try to achieve that qualification that you always wanted. Consider Taking a Review […]
There are few things as sure in life as aging. Aging healthfully and gracefully, though?? That’s entirely up to you. (Unless of course, you’ve been blessed with what they call, ‘good genes;’ in which case I hate you and you can skip this post.) In any case, while it may seem to be a rather morbid topic to bring up on a glorious day like today, when life looks good and we’re all going […]
Cherokee iFlex has just launched a new line: The Katie Duke Scrubs Collection! These scrubs are fabulously fashion-forward, and awesomely comfortable as well. Choose from the solid scrub tops, printed ones, nurse scrub jackets, and scrub pants; all stylish and trendy, perfect for the modern medical professional. There is even a scrub tee with the words “empowered women empower women” emblazoned across the front! That’s because the slogan for this collection is “Empowered Women […]
So temps have been dropping out here in Jersey. Not sure if it’s just a fluke or if summer is really on its way out the door. I’ve still got my fingers crossed for some hazy, hot, beach days, but my local Target is telling me to give up the notion; what with all those Back to School signs around every bend. And you know what they say. If you can’t beat ‘em, join […]
Nurses face a lot of difficulties when trying to stay fit and healthy. What they are excellent at is keeping their patients in top shape, but when it comes to their own health, workouts, meals and work breaks often get neglected. But, if you want to be a super nurse and always be there to help your patients, you really need to start paying better attention to your own fitness and well-being. Luckily, that’s not […]
I can’t speak for you, but my idea of a summer soiree is an ice-cold glass of lemonade and a great book. Which is why we are officially rounding up my latest top 5 nurse reads for the SECOND time! I have a lot of questions, though. Is it considered a follow up to my last ‘Top Summer Reads’ blog post if it was a solid 3 years ago? Also, do I suddenly get […]
I love me some Zendaya. She’s all of 22 years old, but there’s something so fresh and authentic about her. She exudes a tremendous amount of confidence, is incredibly talented, (Sings? Check. Dances? Check. Acts? Check) and has a killer sense of style. In fact, today I’m crushing HARD on her red carpet look from the Los Angeles premiere of Spiderman: Far From Home. Y’know, that not so little movie she just did where […]
Alright, ladies! You had your time in the spotlight. In honor of June being Men’s Health Month, I’d like you to vacate the stage and allow the men of the health industry to step forward! That’s right. When it comes to scrubs, it’s (almost) always all about the women. However, men wear scrubs too; and they deserve to hear the same tips and tricks for choosing the perfect set of medical scrubs that you […]
She was my favorite contestant when American Idol made its long-awaited return to the small screen last year. And despite the fact that she only came in 3rd place, I’ve remained a die-hard fan ever since the show! Hold up. Did I forget to mention who this up and coming super star is?! Pardon me; I’m talking, obviously, about the adorable Gabby Barrett. She recently released her first single, ‘I Hope,’ and it’s been […]
WonderWink Pro Scrubs are definitely my favorite scrubs of the season, for lots of reasons. These scrubs are so stylish, yet still practical. And that’s exactly what today’s nurses need! Anyone can see that there are certainly some really smart (and terrifically talented!) scrub designers at WonderWink, who designed this wonderful Wonderwink Pro Scrub Collection. Just take a look at the nursing uniforms they created! This collection comes with really cute scrub tops […]
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