Emotional Grounding: How I Return to Myself in Scrubs and Silence
Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or disconnected? This post explores emotional grounding—a gentle, empowering…
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Your Name’s on the Paper”: A Scrub Nurse’s Experience with Blame Culture in Nursing
It was a routine day in theatre—until the senior nurse walked in,…
When ‘Blame-Free’ Is Just a Word: Finding Strength Beyond Empty Promises
When a “blame free culture” exists only on paper, it hurts the…
Surgeons Made Me Cry: When a Routine Dental Surgery Turned Into a Moment I’ll Never Forget
The surgeon made me cry. Not because of the procedure itself, but…
OR Favoritism: Choosing Peace in a Politicized Operating Room
In the high-stakes rhythm of the OR, favoritism can quietly erode trust…
Power-Tripping in the OR: Why It’s More Common Than We Admit
Power-tripping in the OR creates a toxic environment where teamwork suffers and…
7 Ways to Cope Fast Feeling Overwhelmed by the Hospital System Abroad
Feeling overwhelmed by the hospital system abroad is something many expats and…
The Art of Saying No Without Guilt: A Nurse’s Perspective
Discover the art of saying no without guilt as a nurse. Learn…
I Stop Chasing Validation to Prove Myself — And That Was Enough
I used to measure my worth by praise, performance, and perfection. But…
Getting to Know Basic Surgical Instruments: A Beginner Nurse’s Guide
Every instrument tells a story — of precision, urgency, and care. This…
Essential step on How to do a Surgical Count
A missed sponge isn’t just a mistake — it’s a risk no…
Nurse Coping Strategies: What Helped Me Survive the OR
The OR can test every limit — physical, emotional, even spiritual. In…