Colorful World
I’m so excited. I’ve been waiting to paint several areas of my home for about a year now. Seriously. And it’s happening today! I’ve had the colors in mind for a long time, but I actually picked out just the... Read More
From Spotting A Liar to Fighting Obesity with Personal Shoppers: A Nursetopia Reading and Education Mashup [Part 10]
Here’s a sample of the “informal” reading that’s caught my attention this week: Winning with Ambulatory Care via Hospitals & Health Networks Treating Cancer with Art: 5 Alternative Therapies that Heal Cancer Symptoms via MedicalDaily 7 Deadly Words of Healthcare Marketing via HealthLeaders... Read More
Censoring Myself
Nursing is not always holding a patient’s hand at the bedside or listening to a family member grieve or welcoming uncomplicated, new life or being a knowledgeable and present professional in times of crisis. No, there are some not-so-inspirational nursing... Read More
Medical Machines: Tools of the Trade Propelling Patient Care Forward
I don’t know about you, but I rarely noticed a medical machine unless it was malfunctioning. That is, until recently when I visited the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, and heard nurses and other healthcare professionals talk about... Read More
The Value of Waiting
I’ve had several reminders this week about the value of waiting. The video below is only one of the many reminders, and it’s worth the nine minutes of your life. Just for the record, I don’t like waiting. It feels... Read More
Care to Get Patients Back on their Feet
As a runner, I realize the tremendous difference the right pair of shoes makes on my performance as well as my comfort. But as a nurse – what about my patients who are not only living with their disease but... Read More
Two-Minute Training: Meningioma
According to the National Cancer Institute (2012), a meningioma is a slow-growing tumor that develops from the meninges, which are the thin layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord. The cerebrospinal fluid flows between the meningeal spaces.... Read More
Two Free PowerPoint Templates to Liven Your Next Presentation
I’ve had my fair share of stale PowerPoint presentations. Trust me, I’ve given many of them, too. I find the presentations I enjoy the most have clean aesthetics, minimal text, and provide opportunities for storytelling. Considering I like those things... Read More