Posts filed under: Nursing

DIY Nurse Appreciation Gifts and Printable Cards Roundup

Tomorrow begins Oncology Nursing Month, and next week (May 6-12) is Nurses Week. Have a finite amount of dough in comparison to the seemingly infinite amount of nurses around you? Here are some free and (very) low-cost ideas and printables... Read More

‘Check Here’ Thank You Card for Frontline Nurses

Fun stuff. Download the card, and thank a colleague.... Read More

Nurses Week Cards: Insert Gratitude Here

Here are two more Nurses Week cards. Feel free to download, print, and hand out prolifically. The message of thanks and nurses-are-the-most-awesome-people-on-the-planet gratitude is yours to create, though. Download this card. Download this card.... Read More

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks [Audio Book Review]

I keep a list of books to read. It grows and grows; I tackle it in spurts. I have wanted to read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ever since it debuted in 2010. I have lived in Austin for... Read More

High-Fives to Self and High-Fives All Around

Ever have one of those moments when you come out of a meeting or a patient room and you think, “Man, I nailed that!”? No one else around is there to say, “Oh my goodness…what just happened?! Did you see... Read More

Happy Nurses Week Stencil Graphic

Another day, another Nurses Week graphic to make into a card or whatever. Feel free to download and use. Enjoy!... Read More

Nurses Heart Administrative Professionals

It’s Administrative Professionals Day! Department assistant, clerk, front office team, administrative assistant – whatever you call these great folks, be sure to thank them today. They are part of the healthcare team, as well, and they often keep us in... Read More

Nurse Subway Art Card

Nurses Week (May 6-12) is right around the corner. I am making a few things for the nurses around me; I’ll share the ideas and items over the next few weeks, beginning today! Download this Nurse “Subway Art” Card, print... Read More

The Rise of Blogs in Nursing Practice

Through blogging I have found an interest in blogs and their relationship to nursing – how they impact us, our patients, and how we impact the blogosphere. I was able to share that passion with others at the 36th Annual... Read More

Appreciating Nurses

Nurse’s Week (May 6-12) and Oncology Nursing Month (May) are quickly approaching. It seems like the social media/blogosphere buzz begins every year around this time: “Do we really need Nurse’s Week,” “Don’t give me an appreciative key chain,” and “Puh-leeease... Read More