“You rock!” is a favorite phrase of mine. It’s my kudos sentence of choice, and it’s usually accompanied by a high five, a dance of some sort, or lots of finger pointing. It’s only natural to incorporate it into a postcard... Read More
National Cubicle Day was April 28, 2013. That fell on the weekend, so I decided to celebrate the national day among my team, which “offices” in cubes – modular workstations, rather – today. Below is the invite I created, and... Read More
I’m pretty much a Dansko fangirl. I love their shoes. I love their scrubs. They are perfect for nurses (and all healthcare professionals). And, in honor of nurses and our great work, Dankso is celebrating Nurses Week, which is May 6-12,... Read More
It’s a jungle out there. I’ve heard this, but it’s a completely different experience living it. So how does the jungle transform into walkable paths free from crowding and hanging vegetation slowing progress? The leader, of course, exerting all that... Read More
May is Oncology Nursing Month. Yes, one whole month to lavish some love on the most amazing specialty of nurses ever. Ahem. Okay, so I might be just a tad biased as an oncology nurse myself. Only a tad. Seriously,... Read More
Sincere praise is always good. It spurs us on. It edifies our work. It strengthens our resolve. It can be expected, or it can be a surprise. It can be public, and it can be private. Many people think of... Read More
My older sister taught me how to accept gifts and compliments during my first job out of high school. I worked as a secretary – yes, secretary – at a church while attending college full-time. My husband – yes, husband... Read More
It just makes me smile. I can think of many nurses I want to give this postcard-type card to. You can download, print, and give it to the nurses in your life, too. Be sure to write your personal-hero sentiments... Read More
Who knows how to do that? Where do I even start? How do we get more of these? Oh, yes, the administrative professional is often the “invisible” member of the team, working behind the scenes and ensuring everything flows smoothly... Read More
Ugly, purple, chipped toenail polish Staring at me. Days, weeks of effort focused on everyone and everything Except me. Today is no different. The me, me, me cries out all around But it’s not me, me, me. I love those... Read More