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.

Halloween Costumes Idea For Nurses & CNAs 2023

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Nurses are some of the most hardworking and dedicated people in our society. They provide care for patients every day, often without even taking a break to eat or sleep. It’s no wonder that they don’t have time to come up with creative costumes! That is why we’ve created this list of 20 Halloween costume … Read more

Working as a Pregnant CNA: 16 Tips for Safety

Nursing while pregnant can be a challenging experience. In this blog post, we’ll talk about some important points to keep in mind as you work during your pregnancy as a CNA. Follow these 16 tips to ensure that you’re safe and prepared for what could come next! 1. Make sure to communicate with your coworkers … Read more

15 Tips for CNAs to Avoiding Burnout

Nurses are the backbone of any healthcare system. They provide care to patients, often with little downtime or personal time for themselves. Nurses can burnout quickly without some key practices in place that will help them stay healthy and avoid stress. This blog post outlines 15 tips for CNAs on how they can maintain a … Read more

New CNA: 10 Tips for Building Rapport with your Patients

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Relationships are complicated. Building a relationship with your patients can be even more so, especially if you work in a hospital setting where the patient only knows you for a short period of time. This blog post will give 10 tips to help build that connection and make your day just a little bit easier! … Read more

How to Talk to Dying Patients

It can be difficult to know what to say and do when we are caring for a dying patient. As a CNA, you have an ethical responsibility to provide comfort and support for your patients as they cope with the end of life. This blog will give you some tips on how to communicate effectively … Read more