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Nursing

Thank You, Robert Fraser

Today marks twenty weeks straight publishing in the Nursing Idea’s Nursing Research Challenge, originally created by nurse colleague Robert Fraser. Thank you, Robert! The Nursing Research Challenge was a brilliant idea, and I have thoroughly enjoyed diving back in to... Read More

A “Yes Culture” Fosters Innovation

Does your organization have a “yes culture?” By that, I mean do people have the power to say “yes” to things, even if they are crazy ideas? Do people suggest things and colleagues answer back, “We could actually do that!”?... Read More

No One Wants to See A Nurse. Everyone Wants to See A Nurse.

It is a strange but true dichotomy. No one actually wants to see a nurse or other healthcare provider. There are thousands of great and wonderful things we can do with our time than spend it with strangers caring for... Read More

Willing to Walk: A Creative Strategy to Minimize Stress Related to Floating

This is part 19 of the Nursing Research Challenge. The Article: Good, E. & Bishop, P. (2011). Willing to walk: A creative strategy to minimize stress related to floating. Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(5): 231-234. Big Idea:  Nurses within Aultman Hospital,... Read More

Attend the Cure4Kids Global Summit for Free

The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital presents the Cure4Kids Global Summit tomorrow, Friday, June 10, 2011, and you can attend the Summit webcast for free (a $100 value). Keynote speakers include Julie Torode, Ph.D., Deputy CEO, Advocacy and Programs director, Union... Read More

Invade A Hospital

This Schuhle-Lewis infographic has been blogged about many times over, but as I came across it again researching a project, I thought it deserved another mention. It’s stunning, which is exactly what it was meant to be and do.... Read More

Nursing as Child’s Play

Dora the Explorer. Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Blues Clues. Handy Manny. Bubble Guppies. Signing Time. The list of children’s preschool cartoons goes on and on. Cartoons are not simply entertainment now. A few days ago my four-year old daughter... Read More

The Internet as a Source of Health Information: Experiences of Cancer Survivors and Caregivers with Healthcare Providers

This is part 18 of the Nursing Research Challenge. I have referenced this article quite a bit lately in scholarly presentations. The Article: Dolce, M. (2011). The Internet as a source of health information: Experiences of cancer survivors and caregivers with... Read More

Medication Costs Breaking You? NeedyMeds Might Be Your Answer.

Bankruptcy related to healthcare expenses is a very real practical concern for those suffering from chronic diseases. Medications are a tremendous part of that financial burden. In fact, patients may find themselves forced to decide between basic necessities such as... Read More

World No Tobacco Day is a Rally Cry for Texans

To say I was disappointed the Texas State Legislature recently removed the Crownover amendment from the spending bill (SB 1811), which would have made Texas a smoke-free state, saving thousands of lives and millions of dollars while joining 29 other U.S. states... Read More