Dave Dovell, RN, joins the Careerwise Nurse podcast to talk about his recently published book, Brand New Nurse: Surviving your First Day on the Job. Dave points out right away that the book is not only for new nurses. He wrote the book to share stories, advice, and tips acquired over the years....

Nursing is a 24/7 career. For nurses, getting the schedule you want on or around the holidays is a big deal! Holiday coverage is a big deal for the employers and organizations who are responsible for providing care 24/7. This episode highlights the reality of holiday scheduling and what it can...

It was just over 12 hours after leaving the OR when I recorded this episode. I had a mastectomy the day before. I had a very short night of sleep and I was still wobbly when I got up in the morning. I had a pretty good memory of getting ready to be wheeled to the OR, being in recovery, and being...