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I’ve mentioned this already; it’s worth another mention. Men, especially those between ages 15 to 34, need to check their testicles once a month for any abnormalities – a lump, swelling, or pain. These symptoms can occur with numerous conditions... Read More

The Article: Sherman, R. O., Schwarzkopf, R., & Kiger, A. J. (2011). Charge nurse perspectives on frontline leadership in acute care environments. ISRN Nursing, 1-8. Big Idea: The recent IOM Future of Nursing report urges that nurses at all levels... Read More

It’s easy to wake up with the world against you. It’s easy to procrastinate the day. It’s easy to anticipate the negative, waiting for the “shoe to drop” and the sky to crumble into pieces. It’s a protective mechanism so... Read More

As nurses, we aren’t too great about taking care of ourselves. The majority of us are sleep-deprived, stressed, and overweight. I’ve been there, and I’ve resolved to never go back. I blog regularly at the Oncology Nursing Society’s RE:Connect blog,... Read More

Want to join a special group of 230,000 nurses impacting the lives of women everywhere since 1970? Sign up for the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS). Researchers need 100,000 female nurses and student nurses ages 20-46 years old from the U.S.... Read More

A colleague of mine had a particularly bad week. I wanted to do something special for her but didn’t know what. My mind went to the Free Compliments for Nurses poster inspired by Kind over Matter; it didn’t quite fit.... Read More

I’ve long thought of healthcare professionals as athletes when it comes to our clothing and shoes. We need breathable clothes and supportive shoes. Does that mean they have to be ugly? Uhm, no. (Some companies think otherwise, in my opinion.)... Read More

In honor of National Wear Red Day: The Article: Boo, S., Waters, C., & Froelicher, E.S. (2012). Coronary heart disease risk estimation in asymptomatic adults. Nursing Research, 61(1): 66-69. Big Idea: This article discusses how to use the Framingham Risk... Read More

Tomorrow is National Wear Red Day (or Go Red for Women) in the States, which focuses on cardiovascular health for women. Saturday is World Cancer Day, which aims to increase awareness of preventable cancers worldwide. Every year I wonder why... Read More

You can read Amanda’s story in her own words; please, do.  The many subsequent posts are for Amanda as well as inspired by her. I thank her for sharing her time and story with me so I can share it... Read More