You may have noticed the Nursetopia posts have slowed down a bit and become more sporadic than usual. I’m enjoying the holidays with my family and friends. Don’t fret; it’ll be no time before we – including Nursetopia – are... Read More
Yesterday was one of those days in nursing that will stick with me forever. Our patient holiday party was winding down. We’d all had our fill of good food and great music. After all, Austin is the Live Music Capital... Read More
Seventy years later, we remember Pearl Harbor. Nurses played a large role that day. Thank you to those who served that day and continue to serve our Country at home and abroad. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWAPiW-4ysE... Read More
Giving is one of my favorite things to do. Anonymous giving is that much more of a thrill. I love it when people get anonymous gifts and ask me if I had anything to do with it. Many times I... Read More
Last week the White House announced Marilyn Tavenner, MHA, BSN, RN, as the new nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), replacing Don Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, who was never confirmed as the Administrator yet helped... Read More
Pinterest is my new, fastest way to waste spend time. Thanks to a friend – whom I shake my fist at every time I’ve seen an hour slip through my Pinterest-ing fingertips (kidding…slightly) – I use Pinterest to discover all... Read More
Black Friday. Leftovers. Family lingering. My family typically celebrates Thanksgiving the Friday after Thanksgiving so we can spend the entire days – Thursday and Friday – with both sides of our families. Today my Thanksgiving continues. I hope you are... Read More
Day 24: I am thankful for the holiday crew holding down the fort today. They give up their days and nights so we can all be with our families. Happy Thanksgiving, All! I hope your day and weekend are full... Read More
Day 23: I am thankful for passionate organizations advocating for everyone at large, systems levels. From professional organizations to disease organizations, they are working to impact us for the better (most of the time). Yes, we may have differing opinions,... Read More
Day 22: I am really thankful for brand new days. They’re fresh with hope and possibility. And if it’s Tuesday – my favorite day of the week – then that means we all lived through Monday. I’m looking forward to... Read More