As I have mentioned before, I have been working on my diet and physical activity over the past eight months. I have lost quite a bit of weight, and I’m slowly edging in on my goal weight. I’ll reach it... Read More
So I’m watching the NBA All Star festivities – namely the Slam Dunk Contest, and what do I think of? Yes, nursing. It’s a passion…I can’t help it. And all these things are running through my head – who would... Read More
Just in case you were wondering if Nursing Idea’s Nursing Research Challenge is evidence-based or not – it is. Proof is in my second article of the challenge: The Article: Lehna, C., Berger, J., Truman, A., Goldman, M., & Topp,... Read More
According to a recent Pew Research Center study,… Need a number? A tantalizing stat? You might try the Pew Research Center, which has data on a plethora of social trends and topics. One of my favorite little features is the... Read More
I dislike a disciplined regimen; I love the results. I trudge to early morning exercise (still) and wave sadly at the pizza while I eat chicken breast and roasted veggies (which is actually quite yummy); I really like increased self-confidence,... Read More
All this time I thought I – the nurse – was the artist, orchestrating a beautiful symphony of care and shaping programs into works of both form and function. As I spoke with a colleague about yesterday’s post, I divulged... Read More
I held her head forward as she vomited blood time and time again. All I managed to do otherwise was look at her frightened husband and say, “Mr. K., hold her hand.” He did. I started my night shift... Read More
Fear. Surprise. Sadness. Joy. Trust. Disgust. Awe. Hectic code room. Excitement about an upcoming project. Anxiety over deadlines. Encouragement to overcome obstacles. Angered answers. Optimistic forecasting. Emotions are virulent. What contagion will you start this week?... Read More
In Marty Neumeier’s book, The Designful Company, he describes a phenomenon coined “third brain thinking.” We each have two brains – a left and right brain. The left brain controls word and language functions, is logic-based, comprehends facts, focuses on... Read More
Here it is – the first nursing journal article in response to Nursing Idea’s Research Challenge. I really enjoyed this one. The Article: Lewis, P. S. and Malecha, A. (2011). The impact of workplace incivility on the work environment, manager... Read More