The Responsibility of the Lone Nurse
Often individual nurses are placed in situations, in meetings, and on committees where s/he is the only nurse. Maybe it’s purposeful by the power-hungry/hoarding nurse or by others needing a “token nurse” (e.g. “We need at least one nurse on... Read More
Happy Oncology Nurses Month
Happy Oncology Nurses Month to all my oncology nurse colleagues! For all those who work in the highs, the lows, the emergencies, the mundane, the I-hope-I-never-have-to-see/do-that-again, and the I-hope-I-never-forget-that moments – here’s an entire month dedicated to you and your... Read More
DIY Nurse Appreciation Gifts and Printable Cards Roundup
Tomorrow begins Oncology Nursing Month, and next week (May 6-12) is Nurses Week. Have a finite amount of dough in comparison to the seemingly infinite amount of nurses around you? Here are some free and (very) low-cost ideas and printables... Read More
‘Check Here’ Thank You Card
This morning I published a “Check Here” Thank You Card for Frontline Nurses. Here’s a general version you can download and use for anyone else. Enjoy!... Read More
‘Check Here’ Thank You Card for Frontline Nurses
Fun stuff. Download the card, and thank a colleague.... Read More
Nurses Week Cards: Insert Gratitude Here
Here are two more Nurses Week cards. Feel free to download, print, and hand out prolifically. The message of thanks and nurses-are-the-most-awesome-people-on-the-planet gratitude is yours to create, though. Download this card. Download this card.... Read More
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks [Audio Book Review]
I keep a list of books to read. It grows and grows; I tackle it in spurts. I have wanted to read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ever since it debuted in 2010. I have lived in Austin for... Read More
High-Fives to Self and High-Fives All Around
Ever have one of those moments when you come out of a meeting or a patient room and you think, “Man, I nailed that!”? No one else around is there to say, “Oh my goodness…what just happened?! Did you see... Read More
Happy Nurses Week Stencil Graphic
Another day, another Nurses Week graphic to make into a card or whatever. Feel free to download and use. Enjoy!... Read More
Nurses Heart Administrative Professionals
It’s Administrative Professionals Day! Department assistant, clerk, front office team, administrative assistant – whatever you call these great folks, be sure to thank them today. They are part of the healthcare team, as well, and they often keep us in... Read More