International Nurses Association

You probably chose this career because you’re a natural nurturer and taking care of others is your passion. After a few years of this nurturing practice, there is a high chance that some of the behaviors you have at work have blended into your own personal life. It’s pretty amazing how doing certain things repetitively can become a part of your daily routine and completely change the way you function as a whole. Here are the top five most typical things you catch yourself doing on a daily basis that give you away as a typical nurse. Always have a pack of wet wipes in your purse Rubbing those tiny squares on patients before a shot is a great way to disinfect icky surfaces. It's no surprise if your bag is has at least one pack of wet wipes or disinfectants for yourself. Using wet wipes for your hands, your cell phone, or even the remote control may have been engrained in your personal life. Religiously washing your hands Constantly washing and scrubbing your hands ...

Practical knowledge is far from theoretical knowledge. Some people believe that being a midwife nurse is a privilege as it helps them care for pregnant women, while others believe that it is a hectic task. But whatever the case may be, looking after newborn babies, and helping the new mothers and families come with their own perks. Here we list the top 5 things that a nurse midwife does, but has learned from hands-on experience and not in nursing school. Related:  What does a Certified Nurse Midwife Do? The Level of Care Standard prenatal care is simple. The parents-to-be mark a visit to the doctor on a monthly basis, get weighed to check for the progress of the baby and interact with the obstetrics. However, midwives are known to lend a helping hand which is not so formal. Midwives learn to interact with their patients with an increased level of care. They learn to answer the patient's’ questions over time with experience. They do not force anything on ...