Remember to look up at the stars, and not down at your feet. ~Stephen Hawking In nursing and healthcare, we always tell patients to “look up” when ambulating. Why? Safety. You don’t want to bump into anything and your body... Read More
The story of four nursing students expelled from Johnson County Community College for taking pictures with a human placenta (without any patient identifiers) is, by all standards, viral in the media and nursing blogosphere. I am truly sorry for the... Read More
Marcia Zidle, a business speaker and leadership coach, recently published an article in her Making Waves: Leadership at All Levels e-newsletter – “What They Didn’t Teach You in Harvard Business School.” It’s a great reminder for nurses, as well: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here are... Read More
Know an amazing nurse deserving some recognition? Nominate him/his work for an award! Here are a few: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Oncology Nurse of the Year – nomination process closes December 17, 2010 CURE – Extraordinary Healer Award for... Read More
Join me in a virtual blood drive this month. Donate blood, then leave a comment here indicating your donation. ... Read More
My heart was racing, the telephone was ringing, the chief nurse, Gertrude Arnest, was saying, “Girls, get into your uniforms at once, This is the real thing!”* Today marks 69 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor. Nurses were instrumental... Read More
If you’re a nurse blogger, or you know a nurse blogger, check out the first ever Those Emergency Blues for Writing. I love, love, love this idea. I’ll submit an entry from Nursetopia, for sure, but the more, the merrier.... Read More
I really enjoy teaching. If I wasn’t in my current nursing role, which involves nursing education anyway, I’m pretty sure I’d been in academia. I’m so thankful for the leaders behind me, those pushing me forward so they can lead... Read More
Perhaps I have needed someone to lead me, mentor me, to help me through some difficult moments. Maybe I have been looking for leaders around me more, so I have found more of them. Maybe I have simply been more... Read More
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006), over 1.1 million Americans are currently living with HIV/AIDS, and over 56,000 people are newly infected each year. African-Americans and Hispanics bear a disproportionate burden of the disease, accounting for... Read More