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The Article: Mulder, B.J., Tzeng, H., & Vecchioni, N.D. (2012). Preventing avoidable rehospitalizations by understanding the characteristics of “frequent fliers”. Journal of Nursing Quality Care, 27(1): 77-82. Big Idea: The researchers reviewed the charts of 22 Michigan patients labeled as... Read More

Brain Pickings is one of my favorite curated blogs. I can always count on it for inspiration. (Thank you, Brain Pickings!) One book I’ve added to my “must read” list as a result of Brain Pickings is Science Ink. It... Read More

Seventy years later, we remember Pearl Harbor. Nurses played a large role that day. Thank you to those who served that day and continue to serve our Country at home and abroad. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWAPiW-4ysE... Read More

Giving is one of my favorite things to do. Anonymous giving is that much more of a thrill. I love it when people get anonymous gifts and ask me if I had anything to do with it. Many times I... Read More

I love writing. Every once in a while, though, I get a sinking feeling. Why? Because people – including those I know in real life (gasp!) – actually read what I write. It might sound silly. What writer doesn’t want... Read More

“Eat the frog” is a metaphor indicating you should do the worst thing of the day first. That way your day can only get better. Brian Tracy even has a book, Eat That Frog, all about how to stop procrastinating... Read More

I tried to think back to nursing school, to when I was fresh and anew with hope, ready to save the world, praying I would never lose my passion. Well, I still think I can save the world. That thinking... Read More

Article: Guadagnolo, B.A., Dohan, D, & Raich, P. (2011). Metrics for evaluating patient navigation during cancer diagnosis and treatment: Crafting a policy-relevant research agenda for patient navigation in cancer care. Cancer, 117(S15): 3563-3572. Big Idea: The American Cancer Society convened a... Read More

As I ran across a race finish line a few weeks ago, I reflected on several energy-surging moments. I actually felt and ran faster and stronger at certain race points. Which ones were they? The moments I received encouragement from... Read More

Today is the 176th birthday of Mark Twain. You know someone is important when we continue to have birthdays for him after he has died. Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, is definitely one of those people. I cannot remember... Read More