It’s a silly mistake, but leaders make it everyday – overlooking people for a position simply because the applicant lacks experience. I know because I’ve been guilty of this. I’ve also experienced this mistake as an applicant, as well. Sure,... Read More
She’s one tough teacher. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can learn from her substitute, which regularly teaches everyone else. At the board – exposed, in front of the class – you won’t ever forget her lessons, though. Oh no. Rarely... Read More
Ask any nurse – extrovert or introvert – who is away from the frontline what she misses most; she’ll likely say “patient care.” “The people” will be a quick clarifying next statement, I assure you. “Patient care” is a tenuous... Read More
Hooray for the holidays! And a little bit of downtime to lay back, spend time with loved ones, and peruse the news. Here’s some of what I’ve been checking out these days: The Open-Book Revolution: Motivating Employees by Inc.com 2013 Honesty... Read More
There’s food everywhere in the clinical setting these days. No, it’s ehhhv.ryyyy.wheeeere! There are tins of cookies at the nurses station 1 break area, cans of popcorn and toffee at the nurses station 2 break area, plates of fudge at... Read More
Abandoned hospitals creep me out. Closed units are eerie. Historical medical photos, which I actually enjoy looking at, give me odd chills. Combine the two – such as photos of abandoned mental hospitals – and I’m officially creeped out. I’ve... Read More
Have you dreamed of being a nurse, a physician, a pharmacy tech, a chaplain, a social worker, a [insert invaluable healthcare team member here]? Have you worked and worked and worked to have your role in health care? Are you... Read More
I have the current privilege of helping open a brand new cancer center. My family and I have relocated to a new city. Over the course of one weekend, I got a new job with new responsibilities and new colleagues,... Read More
Here’s a smattering of what I’ve been reading lately: Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling – Visualized via Fast Company Create The Votes are In: Sandy Hook Elementary Will Be Torn Down by NPR Naughty nurses told to behave after posting saucy selfies... Read More
I have had the privilege of interacting with many, many, many disciplines and departments recently. Each time, I have walked away thinking, “Man, what a great team!” One person doesn’t make a team; numerous people do. Everyone has a skill, a part to... Read More