What I’m Not Carrying Into the New Year — as a Nurse, and as a Human
Feeling behind as a new nurse? This blog shares what you’re allowed to leave behind in 2026—and why asking for help doesn’t make you weak.
Making Adjustments to Help You Succeed
I’m making some adjustments. Not because I’m pulling back—but because I’m realigning to your needs.
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What If Being Sick Doesn’t Look How You Expect?
An experienced nurse reflects on the unseen side of chronic illness—and why December makes it harder to carry, name, and notice in others.
Pace vs Presence: What I’m Really Teaching in December
In the rush of December, new nurses are taught to move fast—but what if presence is the most important skill we’re overlooking in clinical practice?
What Still Feels True (Even After Everything Changed)
After navigating disability and identity shifts, I’ve learned what still feels true: I know how to teach. This honest reflection explores what it means to lead, adapt, and show up for others — even when everything changes.
🧡 Grace on the Floor: What a Thanksgiving Shift Taught Me About Staying Grounded When It’s All Too Much
Holiday shifts can feel overwhelming. This Thanksgiving story shows how one nurse found grace, gratitude, and grounding when everything felt like too much.
🌟 You Got the Dream Job… So Why Doesn’t It Feel Like You Thought It Would?
Landing your dream nursing job can still feel confusing. Here’s why that happens—and how to rediscover meaning, motivation, and growth again.
🗣️ Finding Your Voice: What No One Tells You About Speaking Up as a New Nurse
Speaking up as a new nurse can feel awkward—but it’s essential. Learn how to communicate confidently, trust your judgment, and tell your patient’s story clearly.
🧡 What’s One Thing Nursing Has Taught You That You’re Grateful For?
Nursing changes you—but not always in the ways you expect. Reflect on what this journey has taught you and discover one thing to be truly thankful for.
🎃 Trick or Treat? NCLEX Test-Taking Strategies That Actually Work
Not all NCLEX advice is worth following. Discover which test-taking strategies are myths (tricks) and which ones actually help you pass (treats).
🎃 5 Scary NCLEX Mistakes That Could Cost You Your License (And How to Avoid Them)
These NCLEX mistakes might seem small—but they’re failing smart students every day. Learn what they are and how to avoid them before it’s too late.
🍂 NCLEX Stress is Real: How to Prep Without Burning Out
Feeling NCLEX stress? Learn the difference between normal test anxiety and true burnout—and 3 simple ways to reset before exam day.
These ‘Easy’ NCLEX Questions Fail More Students Than You Think
Think you’ve mastered the basics? Think again. These “easy” NCLEX questions—on PPE, delegation, and prioritization—are failing smart students every day. Here's why.