Notes To Nurses

Notes To Nurses Nursing Coach
Helping new nurses thrive not just survive
36 years real life wisdom
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09/01/2026

I love to help and encourage new nurses as you start your career.

A great resource is my book Notes to Nurses Welcome to the Profession. See link in bio
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09/01/2026

1. If your gut tells you something is off, pay attention.
That applies to patients, people, relationships, jobs, and situations. Your instincts have usually noticed something before your brain has explained it.
2. Go to the bathroom when you have the chance. 😂
Nurses learn this at work. At 59, I’ve decided it applies everywhere.
3. Stop waiting until you’re completely exhausted to rest.
Rest is maintenance, not something you earn after running yourself into the ground.
4. Ask the question.
Pretending you know something has never made anyone smarter. This works at work, at home, with money, technology—everything.
5. Keep snacks in your purse. 😂
A surprising number of life’s problems look different after you’ve eaten something.
6. You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.
Sometimes the healthiest response is no response at all.
7. Take care of your feet.
Good shoes are cheaper than bad knees, a bad back, and complaining for the next 20 years. 😂
8. Pay attention to who shows up when life gets hard.
Everybody loves the celebration. Your people are the ones who sit beside you in the waiting room.
9. Use the good stuff now.
Wear the outfit. Burn the candle. Take the trip. Use the nice dishes. Stop saving your life for some imaginary special occasion.
10. Most things that feel like the end of the world aren’t.
Give it a day. Get some sleep. Eat something. Pray about it. Talk to someone you trust. Tomorrow often looks very different.

What’s one life hack YOU have learned?
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08/30/2026

10 Habits I’m Stealing From Pediatric Nurses

1. They get on their level and talk to the child, not just their parent.
Sometimes connection starts by meeting someone exactly where they are. Little people deserve to be included in conversations about them.

2. They know Distraction is a clinical skill🤣
Bubbles, cartoons, dinasaurs-whatever gets us through the IV.

3. They know- Parents know their kids. Listen to them.
“Something isn’t right “ deserves your attention.

4. They know you can be silly and still be excellent at your job. 🤪
Professional doesn’t have to mean serious every second.

5. They know Honesty builds trust.
They Don’t say “This won’t hurt” when it might. Say “It might hurt for a second, but I’ll be right here.”

6. They always know where the snacks are. 😂
For the patient, the family…and possibly themselves.

7. They can negotiate with a three year old.
“First the medicine, then Bluey” is basically conflict resolution. And apparently stickers are legitimate currency. 😊

8. They notice what kids can’t put into words.
Sometimes behavior tells you what words can’t.

9. They celebrate the small wins.
Took the medicine? Sat up? Smiled? That counts. Sometimes the little victories are actually the big ones.

10. They never forget the family is part of the patient.
When a child is hurting, the whole family feels it. A scared parent sometimes needs almost as much reassurance as their child.

And they also protect their childhood while caring for their illness. They’re patients but they’re still kids first ❤️❤️

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For more go to NotesToNurses.com or see link in Bio

08/30/2026

We visited here on our trip north this summer. Very cool!

08/29/2026

10 habits I’m stealing…

1. They trust their gut.
If something feels off, they don’t ignore it.

2. They know calm is contagious.
When the room gets chaotic, they know somebody needs to stay steady.

3. They don’t underestimate the quiet laboring woman.
Especially the one who casually says “I feel a little pressure”. “I have to poop” means something entirely different on L&D.

4. They can go from laughing at the nurses station to full emergency mode in seconds.
And somehow make everyone feel like everything is under control. Teamwork is a must!

5. They give grace when plans change.
Sometimes the birth you planned isn’t the birth you get. Babies tend to laugh at your birth plan😅

6. They know babies have their own schedule.
Shift change? Lunch? 2 other patients delivering right now? Full moon? Babies do not care.

7. They NEVER use the “Q” word, and have learned to eat a full meal in 15 minutes. Also they have learned to go almost 12 hours without taking time to p*e.

8. They can sleep through anything-except the sound of a fetal monitor.
That sound is permanently installed in their brain.

9. They can turn almost anything into a birthing tool. 😂
Peanut ball, sheet, squat bar, pillows- L& D nurses are masters at improvise and flexibility.

***10. They protect the moment.
They know this may be just another shift for them, but it’s a day that family will remember forever.

L&D nurses what did I miss? Which one do YOU identify most with?

For more go to notes NotestoNurses.com.

08/29/2026

10 habits I’m stealing…

1. They trust their gut.
If something feels off, they don’t ignore it.

2. They know calm is contagious.
When the room gets chaotic, they know somebody needs to stay steady.

3. They don’t underestimate the quiet laboring woman.
Especially the one who casually says “I feel a little pressure”. “I have to poop” means something entirely different on L&D.

4. They can go from laughing at the nurses station to full emergency mode in seconds.
And somehow make everyone feel like everything is under control. Teamwork is a must!

5. They give grace when plans change.
Sometimes the birth you planned isn’t the birth you get. Babies tend to laugh at your birth plan😅

6. They know babies have their own schedule.
Shift change? Lunch? 2 other patients delivering right now? Full moon? Babies do not care.

7. They NEVER use the “Q” word, and have learned to eat a full meal in 15 minutes. Also they have learned to go almost 12 hours without taking time to p*e.

8. They can sleep through anything-except the sound of a fetal monitor.
That sound is permanently installed in their brain.

9. They can turn almost anything into a birthing tool. 😂
Peanut ball, sheet, squat bar, pillows- L& D nurses are masters at improvise and flexibility.

***10. They protect the moment.
They know this may be just another shift for them, but it’s a day that family will remember forever.

L&D nurses what did I miss? Which one do YOU identify most with?

For more go to notes NotestoNurses.com.

08/28/2026

10 Habits I’m Stealing from ICU Nurses-because after 36 years in nursing, I’ve learned every specialty has something to teach the rest of us.

1. Assess first, panic never.
ICU nurses can walk into absolute chaos and somehow start gathering data before losing their minds.

2. They trust the trend, not just the number.
One weird vital sign gets their attention. Three weird vital signs tell a story.

3. They EVERYTHING😂😂
If ICU nurses could label their coworkers, their lunch, and their emotional baggage, they probably would.

4. They stay calm when everybody gets loud. ❤️
Codes, crashing pressures, terrified families-the best ICU nurses have that ability to slow the room down and focus on what matters the most.

5. They Keep their pockets prepared for a minor apocalypse.
Pens, alcohol wipes, scissors, flushes, tape, maybe snacks…ICU pockets are basically emergency supply closets. 😅

6. They develop a very strange definition of “stable”. 😂
“They’re stable”
Meanwhile there are 6 pumps, three pressers, a ventilator and enough equipment in the room to launch a small satellite.

7. They know their drips like you know your children.
What’s running, why it’s running, -and what happens if it stops.

8. They cluster the patient’s care like your life depends on it. 😅
Because after you’ve untangled 46 lines and finally gotten your patient comfortable, you’re NOT coming back in two minutes because you forgot something.

9. They notice the subtle changes.
“Something is different “. ICU nurses are masters at catching subtle changes before they become big ones.

10. They have a backup plan for the backup plan.
Plan A, B, C….and probably vasopressors standing by for Plan D.

ICU nurses, what did I miss? And please don’t come for me about the pockets lol

Want to learn more? Get my book Welcome to the Profession” here: https://amzn.to/4xowqrk or notestonurses.com

08/28/2026

10 Habits I’m Stealing from ICU Nurses-because after 36 years in nursing, I’ve learned every specialty has something to teach the rest of us.

1. Assess first, panic never.
ICU nurses can walk into absolute chaos and somehow start gathering data before losing their minds.

2. They trust the trend, not just the number.
One weird vital sign gets their attention. Three weird vital signs tell a story.

3. They EVERYTHING😂😂
If ICU nurses could label their coworkers, their lunch, and their emotional baggage, they probably would.

4. They stay calm when everybody gets loud. ❤️
Codes, crashing pressures, terrified families-the best ICU nurses have that ability to slow the room down and focus on what matters the most.

5. They Keep their pockets prepared for a minor apocalypse.
Pens, alcohol wipes, scissors, flushes, tape, maybe snacks…ICU pockets are basically emergency supply closets. 😅

6. They develop a very strange definition of “stable”. 😂
“They’re stable”
Meanwhile there are 6 pumps, three pressers, a ventilator and enough equipment in the room to launch a small satellite.

7. They know their drips like you know your children.
What’s running, why it’s running, -and what happens if it stops.

8. They cluster the patient’s care like your life depends on it. 😅
Because after you’ve untangled 46 lines and finally gotten your patient comfortable, you’re NOT coming back in two minutes because you forgot something.

9. They notice the subtle changes.
“Something is different “. ICU nurses are masters at catching subtle changes before they become big ones.

10. They have a backup plan for the backup plan.
Plan A, B, C….and probably vasopressors standing by for Plan D.

ICU nurses, what did I miss? And please don’t come for me about the pockets lol

Want to learn more? Get my book Welcome to the Profession” here: https://amzn.to/4xowqrk or notestonurses.com

08/27/2026

Reckless Optimism

Choosing to see the positive side of things, the glass half full view.
Knowing that in every mistake made there is a lesson learned and growth takes place.

Give yourself grace to grow❤️
Until next time, keep learning, keep caring, and remember-you make a difference!

Want to learn more? Get my book ‘Welcome to the Profession’ here: https://notestonurses.gumroad.com/l/prjnh?wanted=true or https://amzn.to/4xowqrk


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