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Fifteen years ago this month, I started my blog, Nursetopia, thanks to spurring from others. I moved it over to JoniWatson.com in 2024. Through the years, it’s been a place to process and refine ideas, connect with others, and share... Read More

So you’ve submitted a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal. Hard part? Check! Most difficult part? Mmmmm…probably not. When a selection of your peers, who are also experts on the topic in your manuscript, review your work, and you’re unprepared for... Read More

If you’re doing it all, you’re likely doing too much. I’ve been there. I recently joined Dr. Megan Carter DNP, RN, NEA-BC, on The Chaos Whisperers of Healthcare podcast to talk about something we don’t always name in leadership —... Read More

There are so many discounts and giveaways to celebrate nurses right now! I’ve tried not to replicate any below; some of the links have multiple discounts within them. (I don’t receive any compensation from any of these folks or for anything you... Read More

A team from MIT published an interesting paper explaining the EPOCH scoring framework in thinking about human-machine teaming. Know who’d have high EPOCH scores? Yep…nurses. It would be cool to see nursing AI teams pull this thought into work, care,... Read More

My faith is an anchor ⚓️ in life and work. Writing has always been a love of mine. It’s how God created me…to love learning, writing, and teaching. So, I’m excited to share…📢My New Book is Here!🎉 Refocusing Life with... Read More

Ever presented a poster at a professional conference and then let it wither away in your digital files? Ummmm…yeah…us, either. 😅 Poster sessions are some of our favorite conference moments. We love walking around, reading the posters, chatting with presenters... Read More

Not all “toxic leadership” is the same. Here are five dark leadership styles to watch for.... Read More

I was delighted to host Season 9 of The Handoff, a podcast for nurse leaders brought to you by Works. As an independent podcast team member, I got to have a blast simply talking with incredible colleagues about the headwinds... Read More

Adding new credentials to your name? Congratulations! I celebrate you! Here’s how to order your stacked credentials and why it matters.... Read More