We all know that nurses often visit patients at home. Did you know some travel by bike? Nurse practitioner Jody Hoppis, who travels to her patients’ homes and workplaces on two wheels, started Mobile Medicine two years ago. Her bike is specially designed to hold all of her essential supplies while caring for her patients. Why did she start Mobile Medicine? Hoppis told The Seattle Times that by visiting her patients at home, it saves them...  Read More »

This contest started at the end of last year, and we had so many great submissions I just had to keep it going! All of your nominations for best nurse mentor were incredibly inspiring. Finally, though, we have picked TWO winners: Bev Perry and Lena New! Here is an excerpt from Jessica Perry, who nominated Bev Perry: “Bev Perry is a nurse whose motto has always been to treat every patient and staff member as she would want to be treated...  Read More »

Here they are–pictures of our Halloween costume contest winners, dressed up as Swine Flew! Pictured here are Karen McCarthy and Janet Burke from Salmon Health and Retirement in Massachusetts! We hope all of you enjoyed this contest, and encourage you to enter our “Best Mentor” contest–the winner receives a free book and we will honor your mentor on the Stressed Out Nurses Web site!   Read More »