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
Thank You, Doctors!
It’s National Doctor’s Day! *confetti* I celebrate you, Doctors, today. The “mean” doctors. The “nice” doctors. The doctors who teach. The doctors who don’t. The doctors who can’t help me decipher their own writing. The doctors who have lovely penmanship.... Read More
Long, Slow
Reflecting on A long day. A long afternoon. A long week. Painfully slow. Looking forward to A long day. A long afternoon. A long weekend. Refreshingly slow. Ever have one of those weeks requiring one of those weekends? Here’s hoping... Read More
Dansko® Scrubs [Giveaway]
I’m a big fan of Dansko®. They make great shoes, and now they now have a great healthcare apparel line. I recently had a chance to check out a pair of their new scrubs. From personal experience, the first thing... Read More