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.

11 Snacks Idea for Night Shift CNA

If you’re a CNA and work the night shift, it’s important to stay healthy and alert. That’s where snacks come in! They’ll help you get through your shift without feeling hungry or tired. From granola bars to cheese sticks, there are so many options that will keep you going all night long. And don’t forget … Read more

17 Common Mistakes New CNAs Make: How to Avoid Them

A healthcare professional in blue scrubs appears stressed or fatigued, holding her forehead in a gesture of concern or exhaustion, reflecting common mistakes new CNAs make.

You’re a CNA. You’ve been doing this for years and you know what you’re doing. But there are those new CNAs out there who just don’t have the experience, knowledge or skill to do their job right from day one. We all make mistakes, but these 17 mistakes made by new CNAs can be avoided … Read more

16 Tips to Become a Better CNA

You have been a CNA for years and you still don’t feel like you are making the most of your time. You want to know how to become a better CNA in order to make more of an impact on your patients’ lives. This blog post will teach you all about becoming the best possible … Read more

20 Time Management Tips for CNAs

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CNAs are often faced with the challenge of balancing work-life balance, while still managing to provide quality care for their patients. This can be difficult because many nurses have long hours and demanding schedules. The following list includes 20 time management tips that CNAs can use in order to better manage their time so they … Read more

Should you Become a Male CNA?

Male CNAs are an underrepresented and virtually unheard of profession. However, with the shortage of healthcare professionals in the United States, more men are considering nursing as a career choice for themselves. they’re there to help patients get well and stay healthy, which can be challenging at times but rewarding all the same. What do … Read more