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What would it be? I imagine it as a shuffled playlist, changing songs with every interaction throughout the day. Oooorrrrr! What if “Glee” was set on a hospital unit? What songs would the nurses randomly sing and dance to? (You... Read More

South by Southwest interactive (SXSWi) will host a health track for the very first time in 2011. Sessions are selected based on a combination of a SXSW advisory board, SXSW staff, and votes. The Panel Picker opened today, and a... Read More

The American Cancer Society. Upon first thought, you may think “trustworthy.” Maybe you think “old.” Do you ever jump to “nursing” or “innovative” when you think of ACS? You should. I’m an oncology nurse, a consumer of ACS services and... Read More

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb I want to say nurses are great collaborators; in some instances we are. It’s no secret, though, we have a problem with... Read More

I’m reading Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing for the very first time. Ugh. I’m not going to wax nostalgic at the moment. The thin paperback is not an easy read. And I read a lot. I’m half-way through the book,... Read More

A family of five. Seven years at sea. A global expedition only a handful of people can understand. The Washington Post reported yesterday on the real-life magnificent story of the Crafton family. Kathleen Crafton, an ICU nurse, and her husband recently returned... Read More

Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd by Youngme Moon is a book about “succeeding in a world where conformity reigns but exceptions rule.” I must admit it was sometimes difficult to read. I prefer more conversational styles of writing; but the... Read More

Near misses are often referred to as “close-calls” or “good catches.” They’re potentially harmful events that never reach the patient. Nurses catch them every day, often because the nurse is the last link to the patient. Conversely, when nurses do... Read More

It’s a phrase said every day among millions of strangers. “I’m your nurse.” Seems simple enough, but those words hold power. Enveloped in three syllables is a promise. Even when it means “I’m the only one who can take this assignment... Read More

Make no mistake. Business in nursing is big time. It doesn’t matter the setting, either. Primary care, nursing education, hospice, ER – business. It’s a true dichotomy between selfishness and selflessness. Don’t get me wrong. Profits keep the doors open and... Read More