A Friday Haiku
In honor of the #HAWMC, a few haikus that sum up moments from my week: Holiday Weekend Ready for a break. Preparing to celebrate. Special times, for sure. Presence Running, running, stop. Focus on the moment now. Breathe deep.... Read More
No Somersaults
“balrogs kill”‘s Flickr photo inspired me. I cannot include the picture with this post due to copyright and the photographer’s downloading/sharing preferences, but be sure to view it yourself. Copyright naturalturn, Flickr.com It made me laugh, but it also reminded... Read More
Nursing 2012 Drug Handbook for the iPhone, iTouch, and iPad [Giveaway]
Remember that Nursing 2012 Drug Handbook giveaway a few months ago? Well, Wolters Kluwer Health has the exact same resource as a user-friendly iPhone/iTouch/iPad application. I’ve had the chance to use the app. It’s quite nice to have such an... Read More
Why Aren’t We Focusing on Nurses’ Physical Health More?
Today’s #HAWMC writing prompt inquires why I write about my health. I do write about my health – specifically my journey towards a healthy BMI. My physical activity and nutrition are night and day difference from nearly two years ago.... Read More
Say It Again, Leader
The more I am around successful leaders (who I consider successful), the more I understand the importance of saying the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over again. With so many people and key... Read More
The Super Power of Nursing
There’s no time-traveling here. No webs shooting from wrists. No awesome, brightly colored outfit. (Although, I am giving away two pair of very cool scrubs until Sunday.) No sidekick or nifty gadgets my butler whipped up last night. No raspy... Read More
KNALIJ Like Crazy Power
Oh. Holy. Moly. Alan Finkel, you sly software developer. You know the way to a journal-searching, PubMed-junkied, infographic-loving, interactive-learning-crazed, Pinterest-pinning nurse’s heart don’t you? If you ever – ever – search PubMed, you should try it with the help of... Read More
Nurses’ Obligation to Remember Nursing’s Past
May you remember; keep pace.... Read More
A Nurse’s Health Time Capsule
As part of the #HAWMC, I’m sharing what I would include in a health time capsule planned for opening in 2112, 100 years from now. It’s a tough decision, but here’s what I’d stuff my time capsule with: A QR... Read More
Nature, Art, Writing, Remembrance
I found a new favorite spot in Austin – Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum. It was the location of a remembrance service for our oncology patients, family members, and friends who passed away over the last year. The air was... Read More