Nursing
Lots and lots of orientation! Oh, that’s not me complaining. Not by any stretch of the imagination. That’s me reveling in an organization committed to making sure I understand my job, role, responsibilities, and related processes and people. I wouldn’t... Read More
Last week a friend posted the title of this blog post into her Facebook status. Burning the candle brightly is all about giving your best; it seared into my mind. So many times I let my flame flicker. Sure, there... Read More
The Article: Hader, R. (2011). Education matters: Does higher learning yield higher income? Nursing Management, 42(7): 22-27. Big Idea: Nursing Management conducted a survey of over 2,800 nurses to learn more about nurses’ educational backgrounds and the relation to salary.... Read More
It has been over four years since I have had a patient interaction. That changed this week. Thankfully. In a single moment I remembered exactly why I chose the nursing profession. The skills I worked so hard to acquire and... Read More
If you’ve been in your role for a while now, you may or may not remember what it is like to be the newbie. Where are the restrooms? Do I need to dial a number to get an outside telephone... Read More
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