Here’s a pretty cool infographic about nursing and nurses. I’m not sure about the stat about paid nursing being a largely male-dominated profession until a century ago as I’ve never heard or read that one. Anyone have a reference for... Read More
Are you starving your soul? Nurses are highly skilled in this area. Chances are, you are either already burned-out or well on your way. I’m not talking about your spirit, which many associate with religion or religious relationships. No, I’m... Read More
Article: Aroh, D., Occhiuzzo, D., & Douglas, C. (2011). Blueprint for nursing leadership: Creating a culture of accountability. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(3): 189-196. Big Idea: Hackensack University Medical Center was the second hospital in the U.S. to receive the Magnet... Read More
I love Nike shoes and clothing. I do. There’s one thing Nike doesn’t make, though, that I wish they did – scrubs. Literally millions of healthcare professionals wear Nike shoes and other acceptable clothing to work, running up and down... Read More
The shoe dropped, and it’s like a really comfortable, purple, faux-crocodile high heel. Not only can you walk all day in it, but it is business-proper with just enough heel and pop of color to liven up the day. I... Read More
The Article: Codier, E., Kamikawa, C., & Kooker, B. (2011). The impact of emotional intelligence development on nurse managers. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(3): 270-276. Big Idea: Emotional intelligence (EI) has been studied extensively throughout numerous professions – including nursing –... Read More
A colleague recently reminded me to pause during this transition time. Take a breath. Remember the years of work, the projects I have touched, and the relationships I have grown. Sage advice, for sure. In all of my busyness trying... Read More
Friday is my last day in my current role. It feels rather strange. I have worked hard to leave my current job well. For me, that has meant fulfilling a rather lengthy notice, completing all previously agreed upon obligations, ensuring... Read More
The Nursing Research Challenge has contributed to my own nursing practice. I’ve searched for articles about topics of interest, trying to find solutions to issues. It has worked. Imagine that. [Yes, that was sarcasm.] If you blog or teach nursing... Read More
I recently had to re-read my future job description at my new-hire health screening. Rather than pretend to read it, I nestled into the large, rather comfortable medical chair, took a deep breath, and decided to enjoy my few moments... Read More