Shake the World
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking [Audio Book Review]
Thanks to a few friends who’ve read the book, I picked up and finished the audio version of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. It is sooo good. I am definitely an introvert, and this book... Read More
“Should Be” Moment-Stealer
I should be writing. I should be running. I should be sleeping. I should be reading. I should be writing. I should be gathering school supplies. I should be cleaning. I should be doing yard work. I should be writing.... Read More
When Leaders Cry
She stood like an empty statue Flanked by a sea of broken spirits. Her leadership poised, Promising not to cry. The thanks poured. The memories flooded. The tears rolled down. The room floodgates blew open. Her strength was never more... Read More
From 146 Unnecessary Medical Practices to The Science of Building A Great Team: A Nursetopia Reading & Education Mashup [Part 11]
My reading and education mashup lists have been scarce lately, I know. Trust me, I’ve been reading, reading, reading; I just haven’t posted much with our bipolar summer – hectic at many moments and then waaaay laid back at other times. Here’s... Read More
A Ball Dropped: Testicular Cancer Survivors Speak Out in A New Film
I’m an oncology nurse. I’m passionate about many things – including cancer survivorship. I’m pretty vocal about testicular cancer. Why? It’s simple – I have many males in my life that I hold dear. I bet you do, too – no matter... Read More
You Get What You Put In To Your Nursing Association
Are you part of a nursing organization? No, are you really a part of a nursing organization – not just on paper? Do you volunteer on committees and provide feedback and attend meetings? At this moment, I’m in Pennsylvania with... Read More
Recognize a Stellar Nurse with an Inspired Comfort Award Nomination
Do you know or work with a healthcare professional who goes above and beyond in patient care? Of course you do! I bet you know more than one person that fits in this category. Whoever it is – an... Read More
Control What You Can, When It’s Important
There are lots of things you cannot control in life and in work. Lots. It’s frustrating, I know. Those uncontrollable moments often impact the one thing we can control – ourselves. And when we don’t control ourselves, we look unprofessional or just... Read More
Choose Well
Everyday we are faced with decisions we know we should choose, but for some reason or another, we do not choose it. An easy example is exercise. I know I should get up before the sun comes up and workout simply because I will... Read More