All posts by: Joni Watson

Under New Management

What a difference the leader makes. There are leaders I deeply desire to work alongside, and then there are leaders I would do just about anything to avoid having to work with – because I imagine it would be more... Read More

[Sponsored] “Heroic Hearts:” Oncology Nurses Also Add Magic to the Movies

I had the great pleasure of attending the 41st Oncology Nursing Society Congress, in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, last week. I always walk away from that conference feeling refreshed and renewed in my love of my nursing specialty. This year... Read More

[Free, Printable Cards] Hashtag Nurses

It’s no secret I love cards. Nurses Week is May 6-12, and it’s one of my most favorite weeks of the year because I get to celebrate the awesomeness of the nurses around me. I usually make new cards each... Read More

Thriving When You Don’t Get What You Think You Want

We all go through moments in life when we’re pretty sure we want the next step, the promotion, the additional responsibility, the praise. Whatever that thing is, we all experience it in some way over the course of a career. We think... Read More

[Sponsored] The Best Shoes for Healthcare Leaders when Walking the Hospital Campus All Day

I walk anywhere from three to four miles each day while at work. I normally have two pair of shoes for the day – heels and flats. I wear the heels to meetings and rounding in between meetings. The flats... Read More

‘Ace of Hearts’ CARD-iology Encouragement

It’s Cardiology Professionals Week as well as Cardiac Rehab Week. Do you work with these people? Know these people? They’re pretty amazing, but I don’t have to tell you that! And they deserve some love and encouragement during the month... Read More

My Absolute-Favorite Way to Say Thank You to Patients and Families

Saying thank you to patients is fun. I love doing it. It’s a good thing I enjoy it – because it’s a necessity in healthcare today. Our patients are consumers; they have choices in their care, and they should be... Read More

Celebrate Healthcare Professionals All Year Long with this Calendar

I love any reason to celebrate people – especially healthcare workers. Every job in healthcare is difficult in some way. We all do sacred work in our disciplines, so when it’s an appreciation week or month, we should live it... Read More

The Beauty of Reflecting on Your Work

Have you ever paused to reflect on your work from previous years? Like really paused to reminisce about your life’s work – what you’ve spent your minutes, hours, and days doing? It’s self-care in and of itself. I’ve been blogging for over... Read More