The best moment to ask for a letter of recommendation or supportive email from a leader or perhaps a shining telephone call about your service from a vendor to your director is right at the “thank you moment.” You did... Read More
Ever get the feeling that someone knows something about you and she is talking about that very thing – in code – to a large group of people? This happens with leaders and team members a lot. We express something... Read More
If at first you don’t succeed, well… Easy enough to say. Maybe you know someone who could use a little pick-me-up card to remind him/her to try again. Or again. Or yet again. Here’s a quick download to help you... Read More
A reminder to care fully. Enjoy. ... Read More
Orchids symbolize amazement and wonder. It is a perfect flower to give to a nurse, which is exactly what I did earlier this week. My hospital had a Magnet site visit this week. I’ve been on vacation this week. I... Read More
It’s hard to believe 2012 is almost three-fourths of the way over. Say whaaaaaat? I’ve kept a running list of self-care techniques at the Oncology Nursing Society’s Re:Connect blog. It’s been quite fun. This post particularly made me smile. It makes me feel so... Read More
Unplanned day. Hidden surprises in lazy moments. Whispered words. Loud laughter. Soft moments. Hard play. Sweet rest. Sweet, sweet rest. I wish the same for you this week.... Read More
Death is understandable for me. I have seen its changing routine over and over again. The different sights, sounds, and smells indicate the timely progression of a tired body letting go. I have walked this worn path alongside many families,... Read More
One vocal nurse. Could be a fluke. Two vocal nurses. Hmmm, maybe there’s something going on here. Three or more vocal nurses. Okay, you have my attention. It’s not that one person can’t make a difference. No, he definitely can,... Read More
The will to do something is 99% of the effort of actually completing something. We typically have the strength or power or knowledge to complete most things; we just need to decide and commit to doing whatever that is. The closer we... Read More