uncertainty – Wandering Sparrow

What is Nursing Now?

So much is changing in the field of nursing with the pandemic as a major driving force. How are hospitals going to keep up?

The light above the door begins to blink as the speaker in the hall starts its sharp unending march of tones. “I got it, you can turn it off,” I shout down the hallway as I push up out of the chair. First is the mask, I feel the straps dig into my cheeks, myContinue reading “Nursing in chaos and recovery”

First Week

Your first week as a travel nurse looks a little different than your first week at a new staff position. Every new assignment is different, from small details such as your badge to different charting systems that determine the workflow of your shift. After driving 12 hours, checking into my hotel, and grabbing last minuteContinue reading “First Week”