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Does your organization have a “yes culture?” By that, I mean do people have the power to say “yes” to things, even if they are crazy ideas? Do people suggest things and colleagues answer back, “We could actually do that!”?... Read More

I talk to myself. Often. Don’t kid yourself. You know you do, too. If you don’t, you should seriously give it a try. Practice your conversations. Clear your thoughts. Express your frustrations. Let your ideas develop. Listen to what you... Read More

It is a strange but true dichotomy. No one actually wants to see a nurse or other healthcare provider. There are thousands of great and wonderful things we can do with our time than spend it with strangers caring for... Read More

This is part 19 of the Nursing Research Challenge. The Article: Good, E. & Bishop, P. (2011). Willing to walk: A creative strategy to minimize stress related to floating. Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(5): 231-234. Big Idea:  Nurses within Aultman Hospital,... Read More

The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital presents the Cure4Kids Global Summit tomorrow, Friday, June 10, 2011, and you can attend the Summit webcast for free (a $100 value). Keynote speakers include Julie Torode, Ph.D., Deputy CEO, Advocacy and Programs director, Union... Read More

The Dallas Mavericks played well yesterday evening, beating the Miami Heat 86 to 83 in another nail-biting championship game and tying the series 2-2. Dirk Nowitzki played the game with a 102 degree fever, looking quite exhausted and sickly throughout... Read More

This Schuhle-Lewis infographic has been blogged about many times over, but as I came across it again researching a project, I thought it deserved another mention. It’s stunning, which is exactly what it was meant to be and do.... Read More

Dora the Explorer. Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Blues Clues. Handy Manny. Bubble Guppies. Signing Time. The list of children’s preschool cartoons goes on and on. Cartoons are not simply entertainment now. A few days ago my four-year old daughter... Read More

It is National Cancer Survivors Day. With over 13 million cancer survivors in the U.S. alone and 28 million cancer survivors worldwide, there’s reason to celebrate. More people are living with cancer and living well. There is still much more... Read More

Today is a milestone for me. I have been working toward health for exactly one year today. For the most part that has meant losing weight. As I continued on my health journey, I found that I was not alone.... Read More