Maybe I Should’ve Been an NP?
With a young family – an infant and two in school this year for the very first time – someone is always sick. We’ve made six trips to the pediatrician in the last five weeks. Fun stuff. I chose to... Read More
The Difference of Days
I am always amazed the difference one day makes. One day. 24 hours. If I’m having a bad day, I think to myself, “Tomorrow will be better. You only have to get through today.” Whether I’m overbooked, stressed out, anxious,... Read More
Maybe the US Government Should Hire Chip Heath & Dan Heath
The U.S. government is revising the dietary guidelines and the food pyramid. Yes, again. How many of us know the federal dietary guidelines? Did you know the food pyramid – now MyPyramid – was completely revamped five years ago? It’s... Read More
Animation Makes Everything Better: Understanding the Affordable Care Act
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides unbiased information on health policy. It’s a great resource; they’ve proved why yet again. Still don’t understand the Affordable Care Act (aka “health reform law”)? Check out this cartoon. Yes, cartoon. Score!... Read More
I Have Been a Part of a “Never Event”
If you’ve practiced for any amount of time, chance are, so have you. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, “never events” are 28 outcomes that should never occur in a health care setting.” Most of them result... Read More
Follow-Up to QR Codes & Healthcare
So someone else has been thinking about how QR codes can impact healthcare. Check out IBM’s commercial.... Read More
Nurse-Only Conference Call with FLOTUS
The First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), Mrs. Michelle Obama, held a nurse-only conference call today specific to the Affordable Care Act. She expressed her gratitude to nurses for stepping in and being change when needed, such as now.... Read More
Strrrreeeetch!
I’ve been running for about six weeks now. (I’m up to 19 to 20 miles per week!) I’m training for my very first half-marathon alongside my most awesome husband who is training for his very first whole marathon. Every night... Read More
What’s Up With No Posts?
Truth is – I just haven’t had anything of value to say. At least I think so. I don’t want to post just to post. Posts should be valuable, providing personal insight or generating discussion or sharing resources. I don’t... Read More