Emotional S&M Nurses
Sadomasochism, or S&M, has its place in nursing as it does within any profession. I’m not talking about physical, sexual S&M. I mean emotional S&M. Sadist nurses are those that get pleasure – whether they know it or not –... Read More
If You’re Wondering What to Wear Tomorrow
It always makes me laugh… Be sure to visit this isn’t happiness, where this gem lives.... Read More
Young? Female? Stressed.
Younger Americans – those between the ages of 18 to 34 – are more stressed than any other age group, according to a new Polaris Marketing Research study. In addition, a new American Psychological Association study, Stress in America, explains... Read More
Beyond Communication: The Role of Standardized Protocols In A Changing Health Care Environment
The Article: Vardaman, J. M., Cornell, P., Gondo, M. B., Amis, J. M., Townsend-Gervis, M., & Thetford, C. (2012). Beyond communication: The role of standardized protocols in a changing health care environment. Health Care Management Review, 37(1): 88-97. Big Idea:... Read More
Surround Yourself with Greatness
Over the past few weeks I have had the privilege to learn from many people with varied backgrounds and perspectives. Some people I learned from formally, while others it was more of an informal process. Times and locations changed, and... Read More
Signs Of A Good Race
I’ve mentioned before how much I love seeing all the handmade encouragement signs along race routes. It’s really nice that absolute strangers come out to cheer everyone on in their run. Okay, maybe not everyone is a complete stranger to... Read More
Hometown Run Makes the Journey Special
Sunday I competed in my fourth half-marathon – the LIVESTRONG Austin Half-Marathon. I still can’t believe that’s right – four half-marathons? I’ve come a long way, Baby. I set a new personal record, which was seven minutes faster than my... Read More
Moment by Moment
You may have noticed today’s post is a little off from the “usual” schedule. My whole day has followed suit, which is not necessarily bad. Today has (already) been a day of “moments.” Some have been tiring. Some have been... Read More
Not Just Another Run
I am running as this post is published. Today is my fourth half-marathon. This race is different. It is my first race in my hometown – beautiful Austin, Texas, which, if you didn’t know, has killer hills throughout historic downtown.... Read More