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A reminder to care fully. Enjoy.    ... Read More

Orchids symbolize amazement and wonder. It is a perfect flower to give to a nurse, which is exactly what I did earlier this week. My hospital had a Magnet site visit this week. I’ve been on vacation this week. I... Read More

It’s hard to believe 2012 is almost three-fourths of the way over. Say whaaaaaat?  I’ve kept a running list of self-care techniques at the Oncology Nursing Society’s Re:Connect blog. It’s been quite fun. This post particularly made me smile. It makes me feel so... Read More

Unplanned day. Hidden surprises in lazy moments. Whispered words. Loud laughter. Soft moments. Hard play. Sweet rest. Sweet, sweet rest. I wish the same for you this week.... Read More

Death is understandable for me. I have seen its changing routine over and over again. The different sights, sounds, and smells indicate the timely progression of a tired body letting go. I have walked this worn path alongside many families,... Read More

One vocal nurse. Could be a fluke. Two vocal nurses. Hmmm, maybe there’s something going on here. Three or more vocal nurses. Okay, you have my attention. It’s not that one person can’t make a difference. No, he definitely can,... Read More

The will to do something is 99% of the effort of actually completing something. We typically have the strength or power or knowledge to complete most things; we just need to decide and commit to doing whatever that is. The closer we... Read More

I enjoy nursing research articles. Gasp. Yes, I said it. No, I didn’t always feel this way. I post about nursing research as well as research resources from time to time so others can locate their own free, full-text nursing articles. These posts... Read More

I can’t help it. The vacation countdown has begun. Five more business days, and I’m off the clock for an entire week. Is it wrong that I’m counting down the work hours? I don’t think so. I did have a... Read More

Grief is a fickle emotion. I’ve had two others in my life recently share that thought in different ways. Yesterday as I spoke to my brother-in-law about his mother, who is in very serious condition due to illness, I thought... Read More