Article: Staiger, D. O., Auerbach, D. I., & Buerhaus, P. I. (2012). Registered nurse labor supply and the recession. – Are we in a bubble? New England Journal of Medicine, published online ahead of print March 21, 2012. Big Idea:... Read More
A “simple” question for today. I have nothing to “share;” rather, I want to learn from you. Where do you get your inspiration for doing what you do? What makes you think, create, inquire, and spur you into action? ... Read More
According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Big Tobacco spends $1 million per hour (PER HOUR!!) marketing their products. That’s $10 billion – billion, with a “B” – to get people, including 1.4 million kids, to try their first cigarette... Read More
I enjoy writing challenges. They make me a better writer. I’ve joined the Activist Writer’s Month Challenge for April, hosted by WEGO Health. In addition to my “regular” Nursetopia posts, I will follow WEGO Health’s writing prompts each day in... Read More
I’ve long thought today’s cartoons were short on health care role models and some large animation company like Disney or Nickelodeon needed to shake things up a bit. Well, Disney has had a rough go at cracking into the health... Read More
A reminder to keep at it, whatever “it” is.... Read More
Tomorrow is Certified Nurses Day, a day to celebrate all the nurses who have taken the extra step to ensure competency in their respective fields. This means time working in their nursing specialties, a lot of time studying, passing a... Read More
I’ve exercised my writing muscles lately. You can find my work and words in a few other places currently: If you’re in need of some continuing nursing education credits or want to learn more about colorectal cancer, check out the... Read More
The Article: Kaissi, A. (2012). “Learning” from other industries: Lessons and challenges for health care organizations. The Health Care Manager, 31(1): 65-74. Big Idea: Health care learns from various industries including aviation, restaurants, retail chains, hotels, and even Disney. While... Read More
I have read quite a bit about nursing theorists lately…just because. I know, it’s rather weird, but I feel compelled to dig deeper into nursing’s professional roots. Hildegard Peplau, one of nursing’s foremost leaders, died 13 years ago this Saturday.... Read More