Nurse Blogger Spurs Other Nurses
If you’re a nurse blogger, or you know a nurse blogger, check out the first ever Those Emergency Blues for Writing. I love, love, love this idea. I’ll submit an entry from Nursetopia, for sure, but the more, the merrier.... Read More
Leaders Behind Us
I really enjoy teaching. If I wasn’t in my current nursing role, which involves nursing education anyway, I’m pretty sure I’d been in academia. I’m so thankful for the leaders behind me, those pushing me forward so they can lead... Read More
Leaders Beside Us
Perhaps I have needed someone to lead me, mentor me, to help me through some difficult moments. Maybe I have been looking for leaders around me more, so I have found more of them. Maybe I have simply been more... Read More
Red Ribbons
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006), over 1.1 million Americans are currently living with HIV/AIDS, and over 56,000 people are newly infected each year. African-Americans and Hispanics bear a disproportionate burden of the disease, accounting for... Read More
Leaders in Front of Us
“If you see a frog on a fence post, it got help from someone.” I have no idea to whom to attribute this saying. Maybe it’s a country thing? Nonetheless, it’s true. And sometimes I feel like a frog on... Read More
Give the Gift of Life – Virtual Blood Drive
December is all about gift-giving. Sometimes it’s overwhelming. This year I plan to give the gift of life by donating blood, and I want you to join me. Someone needs blood every two seconds. Blood banks across the nation (and... Read More
Rocked a Personal Goal
Sunday, November 14, 2010, marked a significant day for me. I attained a personal goal of mine. I completed my very first half-marathon. It was an amazing experience, completing the 13.1 miles with some family members and watching my husband... Read More
Poster Love: CanTeen
I love seeing untraditional posters that still convey the point. Check out this poster from CanTeen, presented at the November 2010 LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance meeting.... Read More
Poster Love: Perspectives in Oncofertility
Here’s one of my favorite posters presented at the November 2010 LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance meeting. Enjoy!... Read More
Consider the Conversation
Advanced care planning is all-too-often overlooked by healthcare professionals and our society in general. Check out this great video about what many people want their death to be like. I wonder how many of them will have their wishes as... Read More