Alexandra Maye, BA, RN Mar 10 2 min eaRNed, Not Given. Earned, Not Given. This is the title for my current chapter of life. As I reflect on my 1 year 6 month journey as a working nurse I have ...
Alexandra Maye, BA, RN Feb 21 3 min Don’t Block Your Blessings! - It May Not Come in the Package You Expect. When initially offered the opportunity to apply for a new nursing position, I immediately said, “No, thanks! I don’t want to hurt my mana...
Alexandra Maye, BA, RN Feb 9 2 min Moooove (imposter syndrome), Get out the way! Get out the way! On November 1st I was awarded the 2019 Nurse Recognition Award by the New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN). I had been graciously nominat...
Alexandra Maye, BA, RN Dec 28, 2018 2 min I'm back and off orientation! Hi sunshines!! It has been a while since the last time I blogged. The transition process from newly registered nurse to working nurse has...
Alexandra Maye, RN Jun 8, 2018 3 min Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let It Go Because Caregiver Strain is REAL. Caregiver Strain is Real. Whether it is caring for someone young , old, or in-between, taking of people when they’re not well AND RELATED...
Alexandra Maye, RN May 9, 2018 6 min Your Voice Matters: Walk it Like You Talk It in Nursing School and Beyond. As nurses and nursing students we are advocates, healers, and superheroes. We directly interact with patients and assist in their day-to-...
Alexandra Maye, RN Mar 26, 2018 2 min An AMAYZEING Convention!! Convention was awesome!! Thank you to all who attended the New Jersey Nursing Students, Inc. (NJNS) 66th Annual Convention Caring and End...
Alexandra Maye, RN Mar 7, 2018 3 min Taking Care of Yourself: "Self-Care is Not Selfish" You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” –Anonymous This quote has resonated with me throughout my nursing journey...
Alexandra Maye, RN Jan 28, 2018 1 min Officially A Registered Nurse Superhero: Steps I took to pass the NCLEX two weeks after graduation! I worked super hard to become a SUPER-NURSE. I PASSED THE NCLEX-RN! I'm officially a Registered Nurse! Praise God! 48 hours later, 75 qu...
