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Summer happened. A new house happened. Writing doesn’t seem to be happening much. In between finding new running and driving routes, painting furniture (which is turning out beautifully, I might add!), enjoying quintessential summertime activities, and yes, even trying to read... Read More

Preparation. The word hangs in the air. We all know what it means. Time. It takes time to prepare, to prime, whatever it is we are about to do, work on, etc. Time. There is never enough of it, or... Read More

With a new home in a different area, I’m learning my way around, finding new roads and routes and options. It’s scary sometimes. It’s necessary. It’s given me a different view of my city, and I’ve discovered some really neat... Read More

Last week my husband and I realized a dream. After nearly 13 years of marriage (and lots of saving and tough-love financial management), we purchased our first home. The past several days have been filled with trips to Home Depot,... Read More

The world as I know it currently is brown, square, and portable. I am in the process of moving offices at work, which I am quite excited about because it means I will be closer to my team members in... Read More

It’s no secret I love a creative mind, especially in nursing. I am quite fortunate to work with some crazily creative people from other disciplines. You know that moment when you share an idea you’ve had for a while with... Read More

“Hooray! It’s chart audit day,” said no one ever. Chart audits aren’t typically the highlight of my work. It’s a mundane task. Sometimes it can be quite the downer, as well. I did share the audit improvement points with everyone,... Read More

I hope you have a lovely week, and I offer one of my favorite blessings for you as you live, work, comfort, and do. Download it. There’s one for you and one to share.  ... Read More

Artist and designer Dan Chen is questioning “robotic intimacy technology” at one of the most vulnerable moments within the lifespan – the end of life. Chen’s “Last Moment Robot” is a functional machine, and is currently strictly art designed to... Read More

The Article: Smith, Y. & Caplin, M. (2012). Teaching the literacy of professionalism: When clinical skills are not enough. Nurse Educator, 37(3): 121-125. Big Idea: Writing, presenting, and speaking are professional nursing skills that are expected but rarely taught intentionally.... Read More