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The Article: Schootman, M., Jeffe, D., Lian, M., Deshpande, A., Gillanders, W., Aft, R., & Sumner, W. (2008). Area-Level poverty is associated with greater risk of ambulatory-care-sensitive hospitalizations in older breast cancer survivors. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56:... Read More

This morning’s post marked 300 posts on Nursetopia! All I can say is woooohoooooooo! Oh…and thanks! You rock! Here’s to another 300.... Read More

Yesterday morning marked the beginning of the fall semester for area colleges and universities. As I passed by the University of Texas School of Nursing this morning (Hook ‘Em!!), I thought about all the entry-level nursing students (again!) – scared... Read More

I had to give TB tests to my team this week. The small task was definitely outside my normal management routine. I have worked in nursing education for the past fours years, so while giving injections is nothing new to... Read More

Before you let your mind wander too much… I was on a conference call last week about discussing sexuality with female cancer survivors. I’ve heard this talk – or a version of it – many times now. Unfortunately, the truth... Read More

We have forgotten the cultivated art of thank you. We are so busy that we fail to recognize the efforts – “big” and “small” – of others. We forget the difference a thank you makes, as well. You never know... Read More

Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. ~Unknown   This video is one of 50 in an excellent series – Life Before Death. Use the free videos. Use them to educate other healthcare professionals about pain and palliative care. Use them... Read More

Be still my heart! Nursing Center is featuring Nursing Administration Quarterly this month. That means the current issue is F.R.E.E. until September 1, 2011. Head over and grab the entire journal now. You know you’re going to need something from... Read More

The Nurse Oncology Education Program, or NOEP, is helping one of the unhealthiest populations in the U.S. – nurses – track and change seven cancer-related health behaviors: fruit and vegetable consumption, red meat consumption, tobacco use, sugary-beverage consumption, screen time,... Read More

I passed by you this morning. In the hospital hallway. I tried to give you a small smile, and I nearly approached you – my name badge in plain sight. Instead, I kept walking as you tried to hide your... Read More