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Do It Afraid

Reminding myself of this today as I do some new things. Maybe you need it, too. It’s okay to be afraid; new territory is scary. Go ahead. Do it afraid.  ... Read More

[Book Review] Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

👋🏻 I’m an Adam Grant fan. His book “Think Again” is near the top of my re-read list. I found myself shaking my head “yes” over and over and over again as I read his new book, “Hidden Potential.” My... Read More

Be the Peiskos

With record-cold temperatures across the U.S. tonight and this weekend, I hope you find the peiskos. And if you won’t or can’t be by a fireplace this weekend, I hope you’re the peiskos for others. You make the environment. 🔥👏🏻♥️... Read More

13 LinkedIn Accounts I Love

They consistently share helpful or intriguing content. And I always stop and read their posts in my LinkedIn feed. I routinely save their stuff to reread and then build into future work. I like ’em, so I’m sharing…in no particular... Read More

Three Years and Hundreds of Ideas Later

My last blog post was over three years ago. I’ve missed it at some times and other times…not so much. I never quit writing, though. I fed my creative writing drive through writing journal articles, textbook chapters, tweets, personal journal... Read More

Nursetopia Valentine’s Day Cards for Sale through February 3rd

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays in the work place. It’s an “easy” day to show appreciation to a lot of people. I created all of my Valentine’s Day cards with fond childhood memories in mind…paper valentines –... Read More

‘Your Guide to Cancer Prevention’ Wins 2018 AJN Book of the Year

Your Guide to Cancer Prevention was awarded the 2018 Book of the Year by the American Journal of Nursing in the Consumer Health category. Writing is a work of creative love. Your Guide to Cancer Prevention is the result of two years of editorial effort alongside... Read More

Looking Ahead to 2019 with One Word

Happy New Year! Each year I select one word to guide my efforts for the year. I believe this is my 8th year to publish this intention via Nursetopia, which is hard to believe I’ve been sharing that long! 2019’s one word is audacious. It’s... Read More

In Retrospect: 2018’s One Word

Each year, I select one word to guide my year and actions and intentions. It’s worked much better for me than resolutions, although I do resolve – in a way – with my one word. This year has focused on “circle,” and I have... Read More

#ThisIsOurLane: Healthcare Professionals Clap Back at NRA’s Snarl of Recently Published Gun-Related Injury Evidence

The National Rifle Association (NRA) tweeted November 7, 2018, that physicians should “stay in their lane,” indicating their voices in gun legislation is irrelevant. The NRA was “[upset]…the medical community…consulted NO ONE but themselves” in research e-published ahead of print... Read More