Christine Ritchie

Christine Ritchie has been in the healthcare field for over 20 years. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and later returned to earn her Masters in Healthcare Administration from University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She has always had a passion for helping people, which was evident through her work in ICU department, Emergency Department RN/MD Assistant, critical care transport team leader and managing clinical staff at Stroger Hospital. Christine’s experience allowed her to see that the existing system needed change because it wasn’t designed with nurses’ needs in mind. She found Top Nurse to share her knowledge and experience with new comer nurses as well as those who are looking for advice on how to advance their career in the medical field. Christine’s goal is to help others succeed by sharing what she has learned along her journey through nursing school and beyond. She loves spending time with her family, but also likes to take pictures on their adventures together.

5 Inspiring Prayers for CNAs

For some CNAs, saying a prayer helps. It gives them hope and allows them to keep a positive attitude not just about work but their lives as well. Here’s a collection of wonderful prayers for those moments when you need something more than family, friends or coworkers: As I enter into my place of calling, … Read more

15 Charting and Documentation Tips for CNAs

Charting is not necessarily the most exciting part of your CNA job, but it’s an essential component. Good CNA charting ensures that care teams are on the same page and helps keep patients safe over time. If you’re a CNA, looking for tips to improve your documentation game, check out these ideas from professionals: 1. … Read more

7 Things you Should Never Say to a CNA

CNAs are tough to please and all-around wonderful people. They put up with more than any other occupation, but they have a knack for making the best of it! Patients who are grateful for your help make a CNA’s job so much easier, and it’s what made you become a CNA. But every now and … Read more

9 Weight Loss Tips for Busy CNAs

Weight loss isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be as complicated as some people make it. Simply put: Burn more calories than you take in and your weight will drop off like magic! I don’t need to tell everyone reading this how important that is because most of the CNAs here are already well … Read more

5 Ways to Lose your CNA Job and License

You have been working as a CNA for a while now, and you are good at your job. You know that there is always the possibility of a mistake happening here or there, but most of the time you do not make any mistakes. However, if you get into trouble with certain things there is … Read more