#nurses

As a 26-year-old nurse in Philly, I’ve learned that confidence isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about owning what you do know. I remember one night during orientation, I was helping a post-op patient who suddenly became disoriented. My first instinct was to panic—but instead, I calmly trusted

Let’s talk about something we use every. single. shift. but don’t always get taught well in school: IV fluids and specifically the difference between Lactated Ringers (LR), D5NS, and D5W. Because knowing why you’re hanging that bag matters just as much as how you hang it. 🟡 Lactated Ringers (LR)