Oncology Nurse Navigator: Ensuring Safe Passage
The Article: Case, M.B. (2011). Oncology nurse navigator: Ensuring safe passage. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 15(1): 33-40. Big Idea: This integrative review of 18 primary nursing research studies – 13 of which focused on breast cancer – identified nurse... Read More
Forget the Witch Cupcakes; Petri Dishes Scare Me More.
I was flipping through the October 2011 edition of Parents. I don’t subscribe to the magazine, but it lured me in with its uber-smiley cover baby telling me I can make the most stellar Halloween costumes at home. I am... Read More
Time and Distance
During my impromptu lunch with Larry* – a homeless man who is no longer a stranger to me – he asked, “So, do you live nearby?” No, I actually live about 25 minutes away. He chuckled. “25 minutes, huh? 25... Read More
Coffee + Cervical Cancer Screening = Volunteerism
Looking for a way to give back and see the world at the same time? You need to volunteer for my friends at Grounds for Health, a global nonprofit bringing women’s health to coffee-growing communities in Mexico, Tanzania, and Nicaragua.... Read More
Quiche, Crosswords, Revolution, and Homelessness
I sat down at a communal table of one of my favorite eateries. He folded his paper down a bit and mentioned how great my lunch looked. It was over the top good – a warm slice of ham and... Read More
Cancer Survivorship Power
I attended my first breast cancer event in quite a while yesterday. I can be cynical about these kind of events, but it was pretty meaningful for me as I have slowly started to meet the team of the organization... Read More
Remembrance
I was in college, finishing my last semester of prerequisites for nursing school, on September 11, 2001. I had an Anatomy & Physiology II lab test that morning. I woke up, got dressed, ate, and drove to school all without... Read More
Nursing Workload Measurement in Ambulatory Care
The Article: Dickson, K., Cramer, A., & Peckham, C. (2010). Nursing workload measurement in ambulatory care. Nursing Economics, 28(1): 37-43. Big Idea: Acute care nursing has a well-documented history of measuring patient acuity and workload to adjust staffing mix. However,... Read More
Waiting Room Divergence
Waiting rooms are interesting. As a nurse, mother, and patient myself, I have sat in quite a few. They are usually targeted to the clientele. It is a conscious business decision. For example, a women’s health office typically has light... Read More