God in the Breakroom: Finding Jesus in the Chaos of a 12-Hour Shift
Introduction:You won’t always have time to sit with your Bible in peace before work. But that doesn’t mean God isn’t with you. You can meet Him in the beeping of machines and whispers in hallways. 1. Finding God in the Ordinary Moments A smile from a grateful patient Holding someone’s hand during their last breath […]
I Failed My First Clinical—and I’m Still Becoming a Great Nurse
Introduction:I walked out of that hospital and cried in the parking lot. I had failed my clinical eval. I was humiliated. But today, I look back and realize that was the moment I truly started becoming a nurse. 1. Why Failure Feels So Personal Nursing students hold themselves to high standards Fear of not being […]
Nurse Staffing Ratios Are Changing—But Is It Enough?
Introduction:Legislators across the country are adjusting nurse-to-patient ratio laws, but many nurses say it still doesn’t fix the root problems. While headlines celebrate “change,” bedside nurses wonder: Will this actually help? 1. What’s New in Staffing Policy? States like Oregon and Massachusetts are enforcing max ratio limits Hospitals facing fines for overburdening staff More transparency […]
You Are More Than Your Shift: A Reminder for the Overworked Nurse
Introduction:We live in a hustle culture that praises overtime and “grind” life. But nursing isn’t just about working longer—it’s about working with heart. You are not a machine. You are human, called to serve but also to rest. 1. The Pressure to Perform Guilt around calling out sick The idea that “real nurses” never complain […]
Burnout Epidemic: Why Nurses Are Saying “Enough is Enough”
Introduction:Burnout among nurses is no longer just a concern—it’s a crisis. Nurses are physically exhausted, emotionally drained, and mentally overwhelmed. As staffing shortages grow, the pressure to keep going never stops. But we have to ask: at what cost? 1. What’s Fueling the Burnout? Understaffing in hospitals and clinics Mandatory overtime and skipped breaks Emotional […]
