Nurses writing blogs

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Nurses Writing Blogs Blogs can be great if they are done correctly. Nurses' blogs could be very informative to new nurses, or someone considering nursing as a career. A blog can be a great source of information, mainly because it is not an advertisement; it is coming from a person that is most likely sharing their honest opinion. A typical Nurses Blog Hi all, today I worked 7 am to 7 pm, but I'm off tomorrow, yippee! My favorite patient today was an elderly lady, 84 years young. She was being observed for chest pains, and I was amazed at how alert and together she was. I hope I'm that way at her age. She told me the funniest thing; when she was younger she worked in Vegas as a show girl. At lunch she was served chicken, rice, etc., most things elderly people appreciate. I happened to see a pizza delivery guy enter her room. She ordered herself a pizza for lunch. I guess at 84 you let them have what they want. The most difficult patient of the day was a man that informed me up front he dislikes all doctors and nurses. Indeed, he does, every time I went in his room for vitals he would say, what do you want now. Oh well, you can't please everyone. The rest of the day was pretty uneventful, I took a quick nap on my break, and that really helped me make it through the day. I did find out that I am getting a raise so that is good news, it reminds me, I do love my job. Related: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) What can a Blog Offer? A blog can provide useful and informative information, followers can read a nurses' daily blog, and feel as though they have spent time with the blogger, and they know them as a good friend. We tend to trust bloggers, especially if we follow them regularly. A blog from a nurse could offer tips. We can all use tips now and then, and you never know when you will hear of procedures that you are not aware of. A blog can also offer advice for new nurses. Nurses that have recently graduated really appreciate any advice they can get from seasoned nurses. It can make starting that first work day a little more familiar after reading a blog from a nurse, especially every day, you learn what to expect. What Should Your Blog Include? A blog should mainly stay on an upbeat tone. No one wants to read a continuous sad blog. That being said, be honest, if you have a


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