As a nurse, there are times when it is difficult to find a balance between being empathetic and objective. It can drain you physically and emotionally. On these challenging days, it is okay to cry and be upset. Being a nurse for almost 13 years, I had to create strategies to help me thrive in the healthcare industry. One of these strategies was making a "happy box."

Going back to school and bridging from LPN to RN is not easy. It is full of challenges and late-night studying, but here are five reasons why you might want to.

Have you been feeling tired, restless, or burnout as nurse? Allow yourself to rest and take time to dust yourself off and recuperate with these 7 self-care tips.