- Being a nurse is an incredibly challenging yet rewarding career, nurses say.
- Every day is different, and each new shift offers plenty of learning opportunities.
- So we asked nurses to share the best things they've learned in their line of duty that others probably don't know.
Successful nurses are unflappable, unstoppable, and incredibly hardworking. From delivering a baby to saving a patient's life, they've seen it all.
They're often the unsung heroes of hospitals and doctor's offices everywhere, providing comfort and care to those who need it most.
And with such incredible professional experiences behind them, you can bet nurses know a thing of two that us mere mortals don't.
Business Insider spoke to three nurses and scoured Quora and nursing blogs to discover the most useful lessons nurses have learned on the job.
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'Uh' is a dead giveaway for when patients are lying
"The most common tell for a lie is a hesitation followed by 'Uh.'"
— Quora user Tasha Cooper Poslaniec wrote
Vicks Vapor Rub isn't just good for stuffy noses
"I know a lot of nurses who use Vicks Vapor Rub to line the inside of their mask to stop smells. You can also use it to massage onto sore legs and feet after a long shift."
— Amy, a nurse with six years' experience, told Business Insider
The full moon affects patients behavior
"It's well known that if you do a night shift on a full moon you're in for a crazy 12 hours. I don't know what it is about the moon that makes patients go nuts. I've had patients trying to send SOS messages in Morse code by flicking the lights on and off."
— Danielle, a nurse with five years' experience, told Business Insider
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