Written for nurses, by people who understand the job. These posts go beyond certification to cover the human side of nursing — managing compassion fatigue, coping with patient loss, finding meaning on difficult days, and building a sustainable career. A space for the parts of nursing that don’t show up in a textbook.
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06, 2026
The Science of High-Quality CPR and Why CNAs Are So Often First
When Seconds Count: The Science of High-Quality CPR and the Importance of CNAs as First-Line Responders Cardiac arrest does not schedule itself. It does not happen during a shift change or when the crash cart is closest. It happens in patient rooms, in hallways, in common areas—and very often, the first person to notice is a certified nursing assistant. CNAs spend more direct time with patients than almost any other member of the care team. That proximity is a [...]
