The Cost of Satisfaction: A National Study of Patient Satisfaction, Health Care Utilization, Expenditures, and Mortality
The Article: Fenton, J. J., Jerant, A. F., Bertakis, K. D., Franks, P. (2012). The cost of satisfaction: A national study of patient satisfaction, health care utilization, expenditures, and mortality. Archives of Internal Medicine, published ahead of print at http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/archinternmed.2011.1662.... Read More
If the Shoe Fits
If the shoe fits, wear it. And wear it Debbie C. will! She is the latest Nursetopia giveaway winner, walking away with one sweet pair of Akesso® shoes. Thanks to everyone who entered, and congrats to Debbie! ... Read More
Fav Links Recently: History of Medicine, Critical Thinking, Time As Money, and More
Here are just a few of the posts catching my eyes and brain recently. Grab some coffee or hot tea, sit down for a nice read, and stretch your mind or find inspiration among the links below. From Brain Pickings:... Read More
The Motherload of Oncology Patient Assistance Services
If you’re an oncology nurse navigator, case manager, social worker, patient advocate, or patient yourself, you’re going to want to download the Association of Community Cancer Center’s (ACCC) 2012 Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide. It is packed with every Pharmacy... Read More
You Can’t Buy Passion
You thought this was a Valentine’s Day post, didn’t you? It’s not. It’s actually a business post. About passion. Yes, business and passion. There are some jobs that don’t need passion. They’re just jobs. However, there are many jobs that... Read More
Resist the Change
Thanks for the inspiration, Ralph Waldo Emerson.... Read More
A Lovely Month for Men to Learn A Pattern of Self-Exam Love
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
Charge Nurse Perspectives on Frontline Leadership in Acute Care Environments
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
Anticipate the Positive
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