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
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