Posts filed under: Nursing

No Health Insurance? No Treatment. No Way.

No one should die because they lack health insurance, yet the travesty happens daily. Even more so, the lack of insurance delays diagnoses and treatment decisions leading the poorer prognoses, disparate outcomes, and more costly, complex care. It’s a no-win... Read More

Improving Retention, Confidence, and Competence of New Graduate Nurses

The Article: Ulrich, B., Krozek, C., Early, S., Ashlock, C., Africa, L., & Carman, M. (2010). Improving retention, confidence, and competence of new graduate nurses: Results from a 10-year longitudinal database. Nursing Economics, 28(6): 363-375. Big Idea: This article discusses... Read More

Knowing beyond Learning; Learning without Knowing

Malcolm Gladwell wrote about “rapid cognition,” or our innate sense of “knowing” in his 2005 book, Blink. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it; it is a fascinating read. Of it, Gladwell says: You could also say that... Read More

Seeds, Roots, Blossoms, Weeds (Part 2 of 2)

For the many teachers and mentors in my life: As the cycle goes, I realize I have dropped a few seeds of my own – each with a bit of you in them. I laugh because they have no idea.... Read More

Seeds, Roots, Blossoms, Weeds (Part 1 of 2)

For the many teachers and mentors in my life: I had no idea you planted something inside me. I thought you were simply sharing the fragrance of your passion with me. Little did I know you dropped a seed at... Read More

Using SMS Technology for Collaborative Patient Mood Charting

This article is more of an informative product article rather than a research article, but it was fascinating to me; I thought you would enjoy it, as well. (Full disclosure: I have no financial or relationship interests pertaining to this... Read More

Thankfully Angry

I left work angry nearly every day this week. Angry and thankful. In doing so, I recognize my full passion is returning – something I have missed for a while now. I was and continue to be angered over the... Read More

Caulk It Up

I write a lot about finding and filling in gaps because I am consistently amazed at how many “small” gaps exist in daily practice (at least I see them in my practice) and how “small” efforts can create a lasting... Read More

The Powerful Nurse Card

I often pull my nurse card in conversations. I am so sorry I threw up in front of you. Meh. I’m a nurse. I hope me telling you about my graphic dermatologic issues over lunch was okay. I’m a nurse.... Read More

Identifying Primary Concerns in Patients Newly Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

The Article: Lehto, R. (2011). Identifying primary concerns in patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 38(4): 440-447. Big Idea: This exploratory study used the conceptual content cognitive map (3CM) to examine the concerns of patients diagnosed with... Read More