2025/11/1 Edited to

... Read moreWorking as a nurse involves a mix of dedication, compassion, and continuous learning. The hashtag #nurselife highlights the unique experiences nurses face every day, from managing patient care to collaborating with healthcare teams. Nurses play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and promote health education, often working long hours under stressful conditions. Sharing stories and challenges in the nursing community helps raise awareness about the profession's demands and rewards. For many nurses, balancing work-life responsibilities requires resilience and strong emotional intelligence, especially when dealing with critical situations or emergencies. Behind the scenes, nurses also keep up with medical advancements and protocols, contributing to better patient outcomes. The #nurse tag connects individuals with similar passions, forming a network that supports professional growth and mental wellness. Whether you’re a veteran nurse or new to the field, engaging with this community provides encouragement, resources, and a platform to share insights. Overall, nursing is not just a job but a vocation centered on empathy and patient care excellence. By embracing continuous improvement and community interaction, nurses enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare system.

Related posts

What every IT GIRL nurse must have 🩺
I’ll show up to work as THAT girl every time ! 💕 #nurselife #fyp #nurse #foryoupage #foryou #travelnurse #musthaves #nursing
Erezi

Erezi

1349 likes

How to become a Nurse👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️✨🩺
Becoming a nursing student is a big step toward an incredibly rewarding career. Here’s a simple guide to help you get there: 1️⃣ Research Programs: Look into nursing programs at colleges and universities. Community colleges often offer affordable options like ADN programs that can get you into t
Tara🌸

Tara🌸

1614 likes

Medical monitors display ECG readings and vital signs, including heart rates and ST values, in a hospital setting, reflecting the complex information nurses encounter.
A hospital waiting room features light-colored seating, wooden tables, and televisions, depicting a common area within a healthcare facility.
A laptop screen shows a Google search for 'what is the difference between dextrose and normal saline,' illustrating a nurse looking up medical information.
Things I Pretend to Know at Work as a Nurse
Random lab values – “Mm, yes, potassium at 3.3. Interesting…” (…me later: Google: what is normal potassium levels” Hospital policies. Nodding while thinking “I definitely read that email” when I absolutely did not. Supplies : Patient: “Can I have gauze?” Me: confidently striding to supply ro
syd✨🌷

syd✨🌷

30 likes

A nurse in pink scrubs and a stethoscope takes a mirror selfie, with text overlay "My February Schedule as a full time nurse SWIPE" and heart emojis.
nurse schedule >
My February schedule with using 2 days of PTO and not having to work any 3’s in a row. 💕 Being a nurse means having a schedule that actually works for your life. Instead of being stuck at a 9-5, clocking in five days a week with barely any time off, nurses get flexibility. We work fewer days, s
𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 ◡̈

𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 ◡̈

4040 likes

How to become a Nicu Nurse🤗💞
#nicu #clinical #nurse
𝓀𝒾𝓇𝒶𝒽🎀

𝓀𝒾𝓇𝒶𝒽🎀

765 likes

A tablet displays 'Steal my notes: Diabetes Mellitus Edition Part 2' with illustrations of kidneys, insulin, metformin, and a blood glucose meter, introducing the topic of nurse's role and complications.
Handwritten notes detail the nurse's role in diabetes management, including monitoring, reporting, patient education, and diagnostic criteria like FBS, OGTT, and HBA1C, with an insulin illustration.
Handwritten notes outline diabetic complications affecting various organs: kidneys (nephropathy), nerves (peripheral neuropathy), eyes (retinopathy), heart (cardiovascular disease), and brain (stroke), explaining how high sugar damages them.
Part 2 of Diabetes: Nurse's role & Complications
As requested part 2 is here! This part covers nurse role, complications and diabetic foot care. Follow for the final part, which will cover hyper/hypo-glycemia and DKA vs. HHNS. . . . . . #nursingstudent #nurse #stealmynotes #nursingjourney #nursingschooltips
Majidah✨

Majidah✨

37 likes

A phone screen displays an app folder labeled "Agency" containing several healthcare staffing application icons. Overlays indicate "CNA," "TRAVEL," "LPN," and "HEALTHCARE," representing platforms for agency and local nursing opportunities.
TRAVEL & LOCAL NURSE AGENCY
#cna #lpn #nurse #agencynurse #travelnurse 💌 Brand:iamallishaali@gmail.com inquiries TikTok; cnababe_
I AM ALLISHA ALI ❤️

I AM ALLISHA ALI ❤️

753 likes

Two surgeons in an operating room, one with a headlamp and surgical loupes, performing surgery. The image introduces the topic of the best parts of being an operating room nurse.
A medical professional views brain scans on a monitor in an OR, highlighting the 1:1 patient ratio and teamwork among staff like nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
An overhead view of a person in teal scrubs holding a coffee cup, with an ID badge visible, illustrating the benefit of hospitals providing scrubs.
BEST Parts of Being an Operating Room Nurse
Here are some of my favorite parts about being an operating room nurse 💉1:1 nurse/patient ratio - 1:1 says enough -Focusing on one patient at a time - on top of being 1:1 in the OR the patient is asleep! 💉teamwork & collaboration - you are never alone in the OR. Their doctors ar
AlyssaN 🌸💕✨

AlyssaN 🌸💕✨

1032 likes

A pink tote bag adorned with nurse-themed stickers, an insulated travel cup, a pink laptop, and a matching mouse on a desk, representing a nurse's essential items.
A collection of colorful pens and markers in various shades, including pink, orange, blue, green, purple, and yellow, scattered across a patterned surface.
Self-care essentials including a lip scrub, a deodorant stick, a perfume bottle, a hand sanitizer, and clear wavy hair clips, arranged on a patterned fabric.
Daily Essentials As A Nurse
💕 These are some of my non negotiable must haves as a geriatric care nurse who works over nights 🛍Brands: Bag - Bogg Fanny Pack- Amazon Stethoscope- Litmann Cardiology Jacket- Columbia Med Bag- Temu Fan- ( I think) Walmart Cup- Stanley Mini Clip Light - Amazon Report Sheet Book- Am
Hailey J 🩺

Hailey J 🩺

2734 likes

What’s in my everyday work tote bag . Nurse Life
I love my tote from glamaholic . This tote is spacious and great for every day use . It’s a stylish tote for the girls . #nursebag #whatsinmybag #nurse #nurseaesthetic #totebag
Paula💕

Paula💕

1025 likes

Where I work: My office setup as a Clinical Nurse
I work hybrid as a clinical hub nurse (LVN licensed vocational nurse) for a long term care specialty pharmacy, while in office I have my own desk cubicle setup with some fun, motivational decorations to get me through the day. 🩺💊 I also like to keep an a drawer filled with all kinds of snacks fo
alldaemonae

alldaemonae

311 likes

Nurse practitioner jobs you didn’t know existed
When I went to nurse practitioner school, I was taught that I could either work in a clinic or at a hospital. They don’t really focus on much beyond that. To my surprise, there is a WHOLE world out there beyond clinical or patient-facing roles. Here are some that I love: 1️⃣Clinical Science Liai
NP Teeks | Corporate Life

NP Teeks | Corporate Life

371 likes

A travel assignment agreement document detailing a travel nurse's contract, including salary transparency, department, shift schedule, guaranteed hours, pay period, and various pay rates like regular, overtime, and holiday wages.
A travel assignment agreement document showing details about work hours per week, the length of the contract, on-call and callback pay rates, and the travel stipend amount for meals, housing, and gas.
A person stands on a train platform with tracks and station signs in the background, with overlaid text highlighting "Requested days off" and "Pay rates" as key aspects of a travel nurse contract.
Salary Transparency The travel nurse Contract
You have picked your assignment, and now it is time to sign the contract. I will share with you parts of the travel nurse contract. ⏹️The starting parts are basically going to be saying what hospital you are going to and the department. It will also stipulate your shift and/or hours per shift.
Jazz Allegra

Jazz Allegra

436 likes

A black corduroy tote bag with text overlay "NURSE TECH what's in my work bag" surrounded by various plush keychains, including green bears, a purple character, a cow, and a white rabbit, all on a white quilted surface.
An overhead shot displaying nurse tech essentials: an ID badge with a Miffy design, a Miffy badge reel, glasses in a blue case, a notepad, an eye pen light, a black pen, and a Sharpie marker.
An overhead shot of tech items including a purple plush toy, a power bank with a charging cord, a pink BTS keychain, pink AirPods case, a pink electric fan, and a pink-strapped watch.
what's in my work bag: nurse tech edition! ⋆🩺₊˚⊹♡
here's what i bring to work as a nurse tech! 🩺🌼 nurse techs are nursing students that have a similar scope of practice as CNA's (certified nursing assistants), but they work alongside RN's (registered nurses) & can perform skills that they learn in school which is very exciting -
claire ✧˖°.

claire ✧˖°.

350 likes

Detailed notes on Diabetes Mellitus, covering definitions, Type 1 vs. Type 2 differences, diet, exercise, and various insulin types (NPH, Lispro, Lantus, Regular) with their onset, peak, duration, and storage tips.
Notes on managing diabetes during sick days and acute complications. It covers low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), high blood glucose in Type I (DKA), and Type II (HHNK/HHS), detailing their symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Information on long-term diabetes complications like poor tissue perfusion and peripheral neuropathy. It also explains the Hemoglobin A1C test as the best indicator for long-term blood glucose control, including target numbers and their interpretation.
🍭 Every Nurse MUST Know Everything About Diabetes
Whether you work bedside or beyond, diabetes is one condition you cannot afford to overlook as a nurse. 🩺💉 It’s one of the most common chronic illnesses, and poor diabetes management can lead to life-threatening complications—like DKA, hypoglycemia, stroke, and amputations. From understanding in
Nurse Radiance

Nurse Radiance

278 likes

Understanding Hypertension 💉 | Nurse Tips
What Is Hypertension? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. It’s often called the “silent killer” because it can go unnoticed while damaging the heart, kidneys, and brain over time. As a Nurse, What Should You Do? &#
Nurse Radiance

Nurse Radiance

79 likes

Work Essentials: Nurse Assistant 😷❤️
Needs for a good shift!! 😮‍💨🎀✨🫶 #nurseaesthetic #nurseessentials #nursethings #nursemusthaves #Lemon8Diary
Asya💋

Asya💋

27 likes

Nurse Kay 🤍🎓🇭🇹🩺📚
This wasn’t supposed to be my story… High school dropout. No senior pics. No grad night. Literally my first time walking across a stage 🥺 Been shot. Been homeless. Straight survival mode since 16 yrs old. They counted me out… but God counted me in.Now I’m walking in purpose, healing, elev
Karenmel

Karenmel

463 likes

Top Pediatric things you MUST know as the Nurse!👶
Pediatrics is MY specialty!! 💞💞💞 👩‍🎓 My end goal is to be a Peds-Psych NP and have patients of my own! 📌 This info WILL be on your NCLEX. They love to ask questions about developmental, meditation dosing and safety for pediatric patients so make sure you study this! 🔁 Make sure to share
Nurse Nicole

Nurse Nicole

20 likes

Salary Increase as a Certified Nurse Assistant ⬆️💰
At the start of my career as a Certified Nurse Assistant, I worked at a local hospital that I earned my certificate from. I was being paid 17.50 an hour. For the year that I worked there, I got one raise and my highest pay was 19.50. I decided to stay for a year because I was new and I wanted to ga
Nesha:)

Nesha:)

97 likes

A nurse in blue scrubs and a white mask looks up, with text overlay "DON'T BECOME A NURSE The Cons Nobody Talks About TRENDY."
A nurse in blue scrubs and a white mask takes a mirror selfie, with text overlay "Burnout 😩😩."
A nurse in blue scrubs and a white mask takes a mirror selfie, with text overlay "Breaks Barely Exist 😩."
Don’t Become A NURSE ; Cons About Nursing
The Ish They Don’t Tell You In Nursing School ‼️ I wanted to shed some light on the woes we face as nurses. 😪This post is NOT to deter anyone from becoming a nurse ! I love being a Registered Nurse 🩺👩🏽‍⚕️ 📝This post is for ✨patients to have a little more patience with your nurse who forgot t
S T A C I✨

S T A C I✨

2650 likes

💡 Nursing School with Bills, Work & Family?
Yes you can ! Let me tell you……it’s possible!! I’m a single mom, living by myself with no family here in the U.S. I also need to send money back home to support my elderly parents. And still…. I made it halfway through nursing school. I’m not showing off. I just want to show you that I’m living
Asuka

Asuka

81 likes

A woman with dark hair and red highlights smiles at the camera, with text overlay 'MY JOURNEY AS A NURSE FROM 🇵🇭 TO 🇺🇸' and 'SWIPE'.
Two young women in white nursing school uniforms smile at the camera, with text 'Went to nursing school at 15 yrs old'.
A close-up of a gold medal with a green and white ribbon, featuring an emblem, with text 'Graduated and got my BSN'.
My Journey as a Nurse from 🇵🇭 to 🇺🇸
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my journey 💕 I came to the United States on my own 5 years ago and never looked back. I wanted to succeed and have better opportunities 🥹 I’m so glad I took the risk. Just wanted to inspire others to follow their dream and work hard. When you invest in yourself,
E F F I E 🎀

E F F I E 🎀

252 likes

NurseRita
Something I love: #Graduation #collegelife #nurselife #nursegraduation #blacknurse #blacknurses #student #nursingstudent #hellolemon8
NurseRita🩻🩺🫁

NurseRita🩻🩺🫁

21 likes

Daily Essentials As A Nurse
💕 These are some of my non negotiable must haves as a geriatric care nurse who works over nights 🛍Brands: Bag - Bogg Fanny Pack- Amazon Stethoscope- Litmann Cardiology Jacket- Columbia Med Bag- Temu Fan- ( I think) Walmart Cup- Stanley Mini Clip Light - Amazon Report Sheet Book- Am
Hailey J 🩺

Hailey J 🩺

1258 likes

A person in a light blue long-sleeve top and dark blue pants, resembling scrubs, takes a mirror selfie in a bathroom. The person has long wavy hair and is holding a phone, reflecting a nurse's work environment.
A person in red athletic wear, seen from behind, stands outdoors in a sunny tropical setting. Palm trees, a decorative fountain, and colorful flowers are visible in the background, illustrating stress-relieving workouts.
A person in a white top and skirt stands on the edge of an infinity pool, looking out at a vast turquoise ocean under a blue sky. This scene represents the importance of taking time off to recharge.
Handling Stress and Pressure at Work as a Nurse
Being a nurse is one of the most rewarding jobs, but let’s be real—it can be stressful. Between the long hours, emotional days, and constant demands, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But over time, I’ve learned a few things to keep my mental health in check and handle the stress that comes with th
syd✨🌷

syd✨🌷

34 likes

Pros & Cons of Working as a Nurse In Salary
A lot of people ask about the pros and cons of specializing as a nurse in the operating room. Below are some pros and cons of what I think people should know before applying to the OR as a new grad nurse! Pros: Specialized Role: OR nurses focus on a specific skill set related to surgery, which
Katesy

Katesy

46 likes

How to deal with workplace toxicity as a Nurse
There is nothing worse than a toxic workplace. A hospital can be so amazing and it can be your dream job but a toxic work environment will have you wishing you never took the job in the first place. I, unfortunately, have experienced toxic environment. I loved the job and most of the co-workers.
Elizabeth Micheal

Elizabeth Micheal

53 likes

Happy Nurse’s Appreciation Week!
This is our week ladies and gentlemen!! Yall are appreciated for all you do!! NURSE. [nurs] noun. Patient, Kind, trained professional who focuses on the needs of others. A real superhero. Treat a nurse today!!!! 🥰❤️👩🏽‍⚕️ #nurse #lpntorn #career #lemon8 #Lemon8Diary #nurses
CMurine13

CMurine13

46 likes

A white page titled "175 POINTS NURSING MUST KNOWS" lists nursing facts from point 1 to 17, covering documentation, assessments, injections, and patient care principles.
A white page continues the "175 POINTS NURSING MUST KNOWS" list, displaying points 18 to 35, which include definitions of malpractice, legal aspects, nursing diagnoses, and sterile technique.
A white page presents points 36 to 55 from the "175 POINTS NURSING MUST KNOWS" list, detailing ear care, patient identification, body systems, and injection needle sizes.
Things A Nurse Needs to Know 💉
#thingsanurseneedstoknow #nursingeducation #lemon8nurses #nursingstudent #nursingschoolmotivation 💉 🏥 💊 🩺 ⚕️
SouthernMama

SouthernMama

164 likes

brokenurseatwork
#gettoknowme I’m currently a night shift nurse momma of 4 who does ortho and previous specialty was ortho. I’m in love with my husband and Batman and this picture of me was after a rough night where I couldn’t eat my dang uncrustable.
brokenurseatwork

brokenurseatwork

1 like

Do what u 💗 & you'll never work a day in ur life ✨
Never would've thought leaving my full time RN job would reap this much benefit! It feels like I'm playing "business" and yet I'm making REAL money working for myself. Always learning, growing, & pivoting. It feels amazing 🎀🙌🏼🥹
Beauty Nurse Cindy

Beauty Nurse Cindy

326 likes

An illustration of a female nurse in blue scrubs with a stethoscope, above the text "Things To Remember if You're Committed TO BE A NURSE." The image promotes motivation for aspiring nurses.
A white background with the word "nurse" defined as "a patient, kind, caring trained professional who focuses on the needs of others; a superhero."
A light brown background with leaf shadows, featuring the motivational text: "Repeat with me I passed my NCLEX on the first try. Just like that. I'm that girl."
nurse motivation
#storytime #nurse #nursingschool #nursing #nurseinthemaking #motivation #bodytransformation #summerbod #Lemon8Diary #nurselife
Hailey Jade

Hailey Jade

547 likes

A person, likely an LPN, wears a blue scrub top, a surgical mask, and tortoise-shell glasses. They have a dark blue scrub cap with ECG lines and red hearts. The image has sparkle effects and text 'NURSE LIFE LPN edition' at the top left, with 'Lemon8 @nurse_silver' at the bottom.
Nurse life, LPN❤️
Whatever you heard about LPNs, scratch that! Yes, I work in a hospital on a med-surg unit. Yes, I will be your nurse. I have a compact license which means I can work in just about any of these United States of America 😉 Yes, I graduated nursing school at the age of 35. YES, YOU CAN STILL GO TO
Autumn Sunshyne

Autumn Sunshyne

238 likes

Aesthetics Nurse | Day in the life ✨️
Day in the life of an aesthetic nurse ☁️💉 One of the biggest things nursing school doesn't teach you is how many nursing careers exist outside of bedside nursing. I traded burnout culture for a career that gives me more balance, femininity, and work-life harmony. #aestheticnurse #nurse
Your Soft Nurse Bestie

Your Soft Nurse Bestie

6 likes

A woman sits in front of a blue 'ROOF BAR blu. violet' sign, with numbers 19, 26, 27 highlighted. These numbers correspond to geriatric nurse, wound care nurse, and nurse injector specialties.
Nurse Gang 👩🏻‍⚕️
#gettoknowme
Tayler Medeiros

Tayler Medeiros

2 likes

A person with long braided hair is seated at a desk in an office cubicle, looking intently at a computer monitor displaying various windows and data.
A desk setup featuring a black insulated tumbler with a straw, a pink sugar-free energy drink can, and framed motivational signs on the cubicle wall.
A computer screen displays the CoverMyMeds login page with a message indicating the session has expired due to inactivity, prompting the user to log in again.
📋 Pharm Nurse Edition of pretending to know:
– How prior auths get approved faster - Insurance Logic (plans approved formulary meds, various diff insurance plans) – Why CoverMyMeds freezes at the worst times – Why my patients’ meds cost more than rent - How to stay logged into all my tabs - Why the system says duplicate when it’s clearl
alldaemonae

alldaemonae

15 likes

Work beast #nurse#education#teaching🥰🌸
Miss Mimine..♊️♊️♊️💖💘

Miss Mimine..♊️♊️♊️💖💘

7 likes

How I became a nurse in 5 steps
1. Started My Educational Path at a Junior College My journey into nursing began at a junior college, where I laid the academic foundation for my future career. I chose this route because it was affordable, flexible, and allowed me to stay close to home while figuring out exactly what I wanted to
Risky Ris

Risky Ris

15 likes

Work from home nurse vlog 🫶🏻⌨️🌲
Busy day in my life as a registered nurse that ✨works from home✨ #fyp #registerednurse #workfromhomemom #workfromhome #diml
Aariana 💗

Aariana 💗

5 likes

A smiling nurse in light blue scrubs is featured, with text overlay "NURSE EDITION Get Ready With me," indicating a preparation routine.
A collection of beauty and skincare products is displayed on a white surface, labeled as a "Glowy Skin Routine" for a long work shift.
A nurse in a black jacket and light blue scrub pants takes a mirror selfie, with text stating she is "Ready for My Shift" for a 12-hour shift and on-call.
Get Ready with Me Nurse EDITION
So today I work at the Hospital recovering surgical patients. When the surgeries are done, I get to go home. I am still on call for the hospital until 7am tomorrow, so if there are any emergency surgeries, I will be called in to recover that patient. #Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts
Antonia Napier

Antonia Napier

4 likes

My schedule as a registered nurse
Looking forward to vacation because working as a bedside nurse has been so exhausting for me lately. Prioritizing work life balance as a nurse is so important because having something to look forward to keeps you motivated. Balancing back to back shifts with well deserved breaks once a month is my
syd✨🌷

syd✨🌷

131 likes

💵Pay transparency: License Practical Nurse
✨PRN PRINCESS series✨ I use many apps to fill staffing needs at various LTC,SNF, REHAB and acute care hospitals. These places always have staffing shortages that can be filled by Nurses like me or any nurse! I am currently using the app called ALL SHIFT to pick up shifts at many facilities. I cont
✨KYMMI✨

✨KYMMI✨

247 likes

See more