I’ll never forget the day that Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince was released unto us diehard Harry Potter fans. It was July 16th, way back in 2005, and while I had read each book in the series in a matter of days each time, (two, to be precise;) the Harry Potter...
Managing Stress in Nursing: 4 Tips New Nurses Need to Know
Nurses are stressed out and burning out. In one study, 92 percent of nurses reported moderate to very high stress levels. In another, 70 percent of nurses reported feeling burnout in their job. So much stress at work isn't good for your health. Over-pressured nurses...
Are You Thankful or Are You Grateful?
Every fourth Thursday for the last 397 years, we, the good people, have been celebrating Thanksgiving by gathering with family and close friends to offer up thanks for all the positivity in our lives. Year in and year out… Year after year… This year being no...
Staying Cozy This Season
Today was the first time in a little while that I opened my front door, and a blast of cool air blew past me. Sweater weather! Yup; fall is upon us in full force! And when I think of autumn, what comes to my mind is hot coffee, cashmere scarves, and cozy scrub...
Are Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs Worth The Price?
What's the Deal? If you are a fashion-savvy nurse, you’ve probably wondered at some point whether Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs are worth the price, or not. Some girls are of the opinion that Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs are the best medical scrubs that money can buy, while others...
Christie Fights Cancer With Fashion
Where are all my ladies at?! I’ve got some food for thought for you all. Did you know that an estimated 1 in 75 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime? Did you know that this type of cancer is not detected by the Pap test? Did you know that when diagnosed...
Go Gold for Childhood Cancer
Meet Oscar. Your average, energetic 4 year old, Oscar loves the great outdoors, running, climbing, swimming, and his big sister Isla. A sudden onset of stomach pain and vomiting which cleared up rather quickly, was then followed by another bout of pain and vomiting....
Go, Yoga Pants!
Comfort is king in 2018, and that’s true for nurses, too. Just like professionals spend their days clad in yoga pants, nurses can do the same, and still look fit for the medical world! It’s important for nurses who are moving about all shift long to wear comfortable...