Celebrating All Month Long: May is Oncology Nursing Month
May is full of wonderfulness – graduations, the beginning of summer, Nurses Week, and yes…Oncology Nursing Month. Now, as an oncology nurse I realize my bias; that’s okay, it’s a good bias. Seriously, I love oncology nurses. They give, give,... Read More
[Contest Entry] Tell Us the Best Nursing Advice You’ve Ever Received
Nurses Week – May 6-12 – is right around the corner, and it is one of my most favorite times of the year to love on nurses. I always think of the most influential nurses in my life especially during... Read More
Celebrate Certified Nurses Day, March 19th, with Free, Printable Cards
March 19th is one of my favorite days; it’s Certified Nurses Day. I love it because I love certified nurses. It doesn’t matter what the certification is because every certification test is rigorous, requires extensive knowledge and experience to sit for and... Read More
#HeartTXLive: A Social Media Event to Save Lives & Honor Organ Donation
This week, Baylor Scott & White Health live-tweeted a heart transplant via #HeartTXLive. The Twitter stream follows the story of “Jane,” a North Texas mom in her 30’s, living with cardiomyopathy since birth who found out Monday morning a donor... Read More
We Go Together Like Smiles & Free Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Oncology Colleagues
Valentine’s Day is Saturday. For many in healthcare celebrating at work, the celebration will happen all throughout this week and next – whenever people are together. I love a good card, and since I couldn’t really find valentines for my... Read More
Doing Right by People
Nothing replaces the feeling of knowing you’ve done the “right thing” for people. No matter who knows or doesn’t know, it’s a reward like none other. I am shocked at the number of people who think others don’t, can’t, or... Read More
Looking Ahead: One Word for 2015
With much thought, my one word for 2015 is give. Simply, I want to give more financially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I want to give my time and energy to impactful efforts and meaningful moments. I want to give anonymously... Read More
In Retrospect: 2014’s One Word
One word has helped guide my life and work each and every year for the past decade or so. I’ve chronicled these one words ever since Nursetopia began, and it’s nice to look back and see how the single word,... Read More
Rain, Rain Go Away
It’s a Tuesday and raining in many parts of Central Texas. Those close to me know today is my favorite day of the week. And that it’s raining – well, that’s just icing on the Tuesday. Any other day like... Read More
Go Mo-Mo-Movember Pinterest Board
In one way or another, I am always raising awareness of cancer. As much as I love my job as an oncology nurse leader, I would love for there to be no need for my services. Events are popping up left and... Read More