How A Telecommuting Mom Saved Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 2’
Thinking of Lean In and working moms, I remembered a video my three-year old son “found” on YouTube (true story) about how motherhood saved the Toy Story 2 movie. (It’s one of “our” favorites.) It’s just a neat story. And... Read More
Lean In [Book Review]
It’s not very often that I can say a book changed my life, except for one. I rarely think about a specific book every day. Yes, Lean In by Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, is that amazing. I think I take risks and... Read More
Be the Person You Should Be
“Simple” and “easy” are two very different concepts that people often mistakenly use interchangeably. Remaining poised in difficult times is a simple thought; it is by no means easy. A recent Minute with Maxwell coaching video reminded me that poise is important.... Read More
Congrats, Tavenner!
Congratulations, I think, to Marilyn Tavenner, a former nurse and hospital executive, on her U.S. Senate confirmation May 15, 2013, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). She has served as the acting administrator of CMS since late... Read More
And the Dansko Shoes Go To…
Congratulations to Courtney R. who won the recent Dansko Art Palette shoes giveaway! Courtney was selected using Random.org, and her entry comment said, “I’ve always been curious about trying out Danskos, I just wear athletic/running shoes, but I would love... Read More
Eight of the ‘Top 25 Women in Healthcare’ are Nurses
Modern Healthcare recently named the Top 25 Women in Healthcare for 2013, which honors female healthcare executives for their ongoing work. I was pleased to see that eight of the 25 women honored are nurses: Maureen Bisognano, President and CEO of the... Read More
Film Features Real Nurses and Their Stories
I love seeing real nurses in pictures and films. I’ve had enough of the well-groomed-young-nurse-hugging-my-clipboard photos. Show me some real nurses. Here’s a few projects that do just that: Joy Williams, RN, from Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her work and love for... Read More
Nursing Knows No Care Like A Mother’s. Or Does It?
My children teach me so much. Sometimes it’s even about the nursing profession. But, medicine has no power like motherhood. And, nursing knows no care like a mother’s. Kisses so potent they heal. Hands so tender they regenerate confidence. A... Read More
The Thread of Nursing Across Generations and Continents: Care
Mary J. MacLeod, S.R.N., author of Call the Nurse, received her nursing training in the post-war United Kingdom. I have never had a guest post within the nearly three years of Nursetopia for several reasons. However, after reading Call the Nurse (which you should... Read More