Nursing
Congratulations, I think, to Marilyn Tavenner, a former nurse and hospital executive, on her U.S. Senate confirmation May 15, 2013, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). She has served as the acting administrator of CMS since late... Read More
Modern Healthcare recently named the Top 25 Women in Healthcare for 2013, which honors female healthcare executives for their ongoing work. I was pleased to see that eight of the 25 women honored are nurses: Maureen Bisognano, President and CEO of the... Read More
I love seeing real nurses in pictures and films. I’ve had enough of the well-groomed-young-nurse-hugging-my-clipboard photos. Show me some real nurses. Here’s a few projects that do just that: Joy Williams, RN, from Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her work and love for... Read More
My children teach me so much. Sometimes it’s even about the nursing profession. But, medicine has no power like motherhood. And, nursing knows no care like a mother’s. Kisses so potent they heal. Hands so tender they regenerate confidence. A... Read More
Mary J. MacLeod, S.R.N., author of Call the Nurse, received her nursing training in the post-war United Kingdom. I have never had a guest post within the nearly three years of Nursetopia for several reasons. However, after reading Call the Nurse (which you should... Read More
It’s the season for nursing award nominations. Some of the previously mentioned 2013 awards and contests are still accepting nominations, so be sure to check back on those for excellent opportunities to honor the nurse in your life who is... Read More
I work in a faith-based healthcare system that very much lives a mission rooted and growing in faith. I enjoy that. Nurses Week carries a stronger significance as chaplains throughout my healthcare system host special, voluntary services or even one-on-one... Read More
Nurses Week is full of freebies and giveaways to spread the love among the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. Here’s a smattering of some of the FREE stuff this week: Lippincott’s NursingCenter.com is always on my Nurses Week favorites. I do... Read More
I read a lot. Even with all I read, though, I rarely read about nursing. I mean, it’s what I do; it’s part of who I am, and I’ve heard my fair share of nursing stories as well as want to... Read More
Want to send a resounding (and stylish!) thank you to the nurses in your life this week? Here’s a list of freebies and low-cost ideas just for you. Enjoy! From May 2012: DIY Nurse Appreciation Gifts and Printable Cards Roundup [lots of stuff... Read More