Congratulations to Courtney R. who won the recent Dansko Art Palette shoes giveaway! Courtney was selected using Random.org, and her entry comment said, “I’ve always been curious about trying out Danskos, I just wear athletic/running shoes, but I would love... Read More
Modern Healthcare recently named the Top 25 Women in Healthcare for 2013, which honors female healthcare executives for their ongoing work. I was pleased to see that eight of the 25 women honored are nurses: Maureen Bisognano, President and CEO of the... Read More
My children teach me so much. Sometimes it’s even about the nursing profession. But, medicine has no power like motherhood. And, nursing knows no care like a mother’s. Kisses so potent they heal. Hands so tender they regenerate confidence. A... Read More
It’s the season for nursing award nominations. Some of the previously mentioned 2013 awards and contests are still accepting nominations, so be sure to check back on those for excellent opportunities to honor the nurse in your life who is... Read More
Nurses Week is full of freebies and giveaways to spread the love among the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. Here’s a smattering of some of the FREE stuff this week: Lippincott’s NursingCenter.com is always on my Nurses Week favorites. I do... Read More
I realize many nurses opine about Nurses Week as if administrators are forcing hospital cafeteria cookies down their throats while simultaneously stuffing their scrub pockets with cheap pens and angel figurines (adorned with an iconic nurse’s cap, of course). Nurses... Read More
Want to send a resounding (and stylish!) thank you to the nurses in your life this week? Here’s a list of freebies and low-cost ideas just for you. Enjoy! From May 2012: DIY Nurse Appreciation Gifts and Printable Cards Roundup [lots of stuff... Read More
Here’s a snippet of what I’ve been reading (and even watching) lately. SCREEN act would reduce patient costs for colorectal screenings by The Advisory Board Company Medicare Panel to Mull Genetic Cancer Tests by MedPage Today 9 Negotiation Tactics from Famous CEOs by CEO.com... Read More
I’m pretty much a Dansko fangirl. I love their shoes. I love their scrubs. They are perfect for nurses (and all healthcare professionals). And, in honor of nurses and our great work, Dankso is celebrating Nurses Week, which is May 6-12,... Read More
May is Oncology Nursing Month. Yes, one whole month to lavish some love on the most amazing specialty of nurses ever. Ahem. Okay, so I might be just a tad biased as an oncology nurse myself. Only a tad. Seriously,... Read More