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So many times we discount the small. It’s not significant enough. Or so we think. I’ve fallen into this mind trap too many times. I forget to celebrate the small victories. I brush-off the small successes. Small, small, small. That... Read More

Are you starving your soul? Nurses are highly skilled in this area. Chances are, you are either already burned-out or well on your way. I’m not talking about your spirit, which many associate with religion or religious relationships. No, I’m... Read More

Article: Aroh, D., Occhiuzzo, D., & Douglas, C. (2011). Blueprint for nursing leadership: Creating a culture of accountability. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(3): 189-196. Big Idea: Hackensack University Medical Center was the second hospital in the U.S. to receive the Magnet... Read More

Goals are great, yes, but I have found myself forsaking the journey for the ultimate goal. Work is a good example. I’ve known where I’ve wanted to be along my career path even before I enrolled in nursing school. While... Read More

I love Nike shoes and clothing. I do. There’s one thing Nike doesn’t make, though, that I wish they did – scrubs. Literally millions of healthcare professionals wear Nike shoes and other acceptable clothing to work, running up and down... Read More

The shoe dropped, and it’s like a really comfortable, purple, faux-crocodile high heel. Not only can you walk all day in it, but it is business-proper with just enough heel and pop of color to liven up the day. I... Read More

I don’t think I realized how much I actually enjoy organizational behavior until today when I was thoroughly engaged in my job orientation. At one point while a manager discussed diversity programs, I saw heads nodding off while I was... Read More

To celebrate Nursetopia’s 1st blogoversary, I’m giving away a $25 iTunes gift card. Lots of people viewed the blog post, but only eight people commented to enter the drawing. I’ll never understand that, but it gave the eight commenting people... Read More

A brand new role and job begins tomorrow. I have spent much of today simply enjoying the thought of the newness and mentally preparing myself for the challenge. It means new work, new relationships, new organizations, new barriers, new successes.... Read More

Now that I have had time to reflect on my previous work, it’s time to celebrate. Everything. The successes, the failures, the small things, the little things, the comedic, the frightening. You’ve come a loooong way, Baby! Celebrate what you’ve... Read More