When most people think of a nurse, they picture someone at the bedside—monitoring vital signs, starting IVs, rushing from room to room. And for a lot of us, that’s exactly how our journey started. The bedside is the heart of Read more…
We don’t like to talk about it.Not in the break room.Not at staff meetings.Not even among friends who wear the same scrubs. But it’s there—lingering in the shadows of our hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. Substance abuse. And not just Read more…
Bar chart of nurses leaving the healthcare industry
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just strain hospitals—it sent shockwaves through the entire healthcare education system. To address the urgent nursing shortage, many nursing schools across the country began streamlining their programs. Clinical hours were shortened or replaced with simulations, courses Read more…
Nurses dedicate their lives to healing and caring for others, yet they increasingly find themselves in harm’s way. Violence against nurses in the workplace is an escalating crisis that not only endangers their safety but also affects the quality of Read more…
About Author
Wanda Clarke
Welcome to Real Talk Nurse! This blog is a space where I share my personal experiences and the stories of nurses from all walks of life. My goal is to shine a light on the real challenges nurses face every day—the good, the bad, and everything in between. Join me as we dive into the raw, unfiltered truths of the nursing world!
