I like to think of myself as an “optimistic realist,” hoping for the future but knowing when to say when. Maybe I’m actually an eternal optimist and my Johari Window just needs a little washing. It’s hard for me to... Read More
Thoughts are swirling. My mind is humming. To do’s, lists, ideas, questions. Nothing too pressing. In comparison to others, it’s small stuff. Not worth the swirling nor the humming. My body is still; My mind is not. Time to switch.... Read More
It’s hard to believe one week ago today we were all welcoming the New Year. Or is it just me? Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday, most offices observed the holiday on Monday. Woohoo; no work! Then came... Read More
I have decided to take a bit of a break from social media. Linked In, Twitter, Facebook. My presence will be scarce to non-existent for a while. Social media has become a large part of my life. I have made... Read More
So my “one word” for 2012? It’s completion. I have at least three ideas that have been just that – ideas – for two years or greater. One idea, a goal really, has been bubbling and building within me for... Read More
I adopted the “one word” resolution as opposed to a set list of goals or resolutions in 2011. I thought long and hard about my one word and finally decided “words” fit nicely. The “words” theme wove throughout all aspects... Read More
These are not the most read Nursetopia posts by far. However, they meant a lot to me in one way or another – either helping me stretch my writing style or serving as a cathartic moment. Here are my top... Read More
My writing syntax changed forever during my freshman year of high school. My teacher taught numerous lessons remaining with me today as I write for personal and professional reasons. The largest of these lessons regards “that.” Yes, the word –... Read More
A new study by Auerbach, Buerhaus, and Staiger (2011) reveals the cohort of nurses ages 23 to 26 entering the profession grew by 62% between 2002 to 2009, which was larger than the growth originally anticipated. A large proportion of... Read More
I love writing. Every once in a while, though, I get a sinking feeling. Why? Because people – including those I know in real life (gasp!) – actually read what I write. It might sound silly. What writer doesn’t want... Read More