Toll of 8 Night Shifts; ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Abortion Scene; Things Nurses Never See

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“Come work 8 night shifts in a row with me.” Nurse @j3nnachambers candidly documented her before and after of eight 12-hour night shifts in a row, shedding light on the mental toll it can take on nurses.

“I’m a feminist. Watch me cook.” Daisy Sanchez, MD, responded to a controversial video about feminism by highlighting her work as a woman in surgery.

This “Grey’s Anatomy” scene is ob/gyn-approved! @drjeanius reacted to a patient on the show receiving a medication abortion.

What do a fully staffed unit, a stocked supply closet, and an organized medication fridge have in common? They’re all things nurses never see.

What causes migraines? Science journalist Nina Teicholz, PhD, highlighted a new scientific paper by Angela A. Stanton, PhD, proposing a potential cause of these often debilitating headaches.

Are you an introvert in an extroverted medical job? @nurse.alexrn highlights the struggle.

GI oncologist Mark Lewis, MD, commented on Walmart’s decision to close down its 51 health clinics due to lack of profitability, suggesting, “Maybe we should consider medicine differently than retail?”

“I love being me, I love being a nurse,” said Miki Rai, RN, emphasizing the brighter side of being a nurse.

As many physicians leave primary care, @MaraGordonMD shared her reasons for staying in the specialty: “I love people and their stories … it’s a privilege to be privy to them.”

Incoming neurosurgery resident @sadlersammie celebrated her last day of medical school.

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