Nursing
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
How many times have I preached my sermon about the innovation of nurses and how we’re the best innovators in the world? Many, many times. Because. It’s. True. Nurses are constantly working around broken, inefficient processes and systems. We come... Read More
Here’s some of what I’ve been putting into my brain this week: Intensive care treatment is often futile and costly, study finds by the Los Angeles Times When the Shift Hits the Fan via ONS Connect The Ultimate End-of-Life Plan via The Wall... Read More
I saw this video for the first time two weeks ago via TheONC. The video is absolutely worth another mention as it sheds light (quickly) on a daunting topic – delivering difficult news. What do you think? Will you (or... Read More
The seasons are changing, and you know what that means, don’t you? Fall shoes and boots! Dansko just launched its fall shoe collection. Oh, you didn’t know Dankso makes more than fabulous Professional clogs for work? Uh, yeah, they do!... Read More