Nursing
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
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
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
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
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
The Article: Foster, C., Wright, D., Hill, H., Hopkinson, J., & Roffe, L. (2009). Psychosocial implications of living 5 years or more following a cancer diagnosis: A systematic review of the research evidence. European Journal of Cancer Care, 18: 223-247.... Read More
The Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators (AONN) 2nd Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference was held in San Antonio, Texas, September 16-18, 2011. This was the first time AONN included posters from nurse navigators throughout the U.S. One of my favorite... Read More
Fred Lee’s If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently is an older book, but this is my first read of it. I was skeptical at first because “Disney” is so far from my thinking in... Read More
Ever wonder when the exact provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care (ACA) become effective? Well, if it is keeping you up at night (and even if it’s not), take a peak at the Patient Advocate Foundation’s InsureUStoday timeline.... Read More
About a month ago, I sat down at the dinner table wearing a sleeveless shirt. My husband and I were enjoying a lovely meal and conversation until I reached for something across the table. “Oh my goodness! What happened to... Read More