Women communicate mainly to nurture relationships. On the other hand, men communicate mainly to exchange data. So how can men and women coexist in the workplace, often spending 12+ hour shifts together? The answer can be found in a joke. What’s the secret to a great marriage? A big house. The key to working with…

  Is there really a nursing shortage? Yes, there is. But when you’re unemployed, the only thought running in your head is: “I thought there was a fucking nursing shortage! Why can’t I get a job?” Well, it’s probably because you’re googling “how to get a nursing job” and following the advice you see. Lots…

     “How are you Walt? I’m Trisha,” said a strange white girl.      I turned around with surprise. Trisha’s  smile was almost as big as her tits.      “I’m great! How do you know my name?” I replied.      “I saw your name badge when you weren’t looking,” she flirted.  …

Hospitals are extremely stressful places. Death, emergencies, and unending alarms only touch the surface of what nurses have to deal with. Follow my advice and you’ll give yourself a smoother ride. Why should you treat yourself like a king? I have seen way too many nurses sacrifice their bodies (especially their backs) serving patients, only…

     You become whoever you pretend to be. If you act like a woman, you will eventually become one (in your expression). If you act like a man, you will express a male aura.      One day in the hospital, I was stressed out. Ten different things were hitting me at once, so…

Disclaimer: I’m being completely transparent in this post.  The conversation you’re about to read is based on an actual dialogue.      I am dedicating this post to addressing one of the biggest questions a male nurse will ask himself: “Why not be a doctor?” I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself…

         My story will reveal how to deal with superiors that are actually inferior to you.         “Walt, you’re going to take the para in room 12,” said Rich, an X-Ray technician.         I was getting tired of doing paracenteses. I wanted to learn how to do the other procedures!         “I’d rather do a…