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It is just now getting really cold in Austin, Texas, and by “really cold,” I mean our daily highs are in the mid-60’s and our lows hover right around freezing. I can hear your chuckles. Still, it’s cold for us;... Read More

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, Inc. has written a great book – Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, & Purpose. It’s filled with lovely stories of learning and entrepreneurship and nuggets of leadership wisdom gleaned while growing Zappos.com, Inc.... Read More

New day. New month. New year. New Year’s Day is usually all about change. It’s a celebration of the previous year disappearing into the hope of the next year. Change. Personally, I try to avoid change often; professionally, I embrace... Read More

I’ve spent the past two glorious weeks with my amazing family. A good amount of time was devoted to reading and taking control of my Google Reader. It’s been wonderful. I thought I’d share an eclectic blend of some of... Read More

Marcia Zidle, a business speaker and leadership coach, recently published an article in her Making Waves: Leadership at All Levels e-newsletter – “What They Didn’t Teach You in Harvard Business School.” It’s a great reminder for nurses, as well:  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here are... Read More

Know an amazing nurse deserving some recognition? Nominate him/his work for an award! Here are a few: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Oncology Nurse of the Year – nomination process closes December 17, 2010 CURE – Extraordinary Healer Award for... Read More

Join me in a virtual blood drive this month. Donate blood, then leave a comment here indicating your donation.  ... Read More

My heart was racing, the telephone was ringing, the chief nurse, Gertrude Arnest, was saying, “Girls, get into your uniforms at once, This is the real thing!”* Today marks 69 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor. Nurses were instrumental... Read More

If you’re a nurse blogger, or you know a nurse blogger, check out the first ever Those Emergency Blues for Writing. I love, love, love this idea. I’ll submit an entry from Nursetopia, for sure, but the more, the merrier.... Read More

I really enjoy teaching. If I wasn’t in my current nursing role, which involves nursing education anyway, I’m pretty sure I’d been in academia. I’m so thankful for the leaders behind me, those pushing me forward so they can lead... Read More