Posts tagged with: altruism

Dr. King & A Charge Nurse

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1954, Brown vs. the Board of Education desegregated public education in the United... Read More

1 in 10 Admits

Join me in a virtual blood drive this month. Donate blood, then leave a comment here indicating your donation.  ... Read More

Red Ribbons

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

Give the Gift of Life – Virtual Blood Drive

December is all about gift-giving. Sometimes it’s overwhelming. This year I plan to give the gift of life by donating blood, and I want you to join me. Someone needs blood every two seconds. Blood banks across the nation (and... Read More

The American Cancer Society + Nurses = BFF

The American Cancer Society. Upon first thought, you may think “trustworthy.” Maybe you think “old.” Do you ever jump to “nursing” or “innovative” when you think of ACS? You should. I’m an oncology nurse, a consumer of ACS services and... Read More

The Business of Nursing

Make no mistake. Business in nursing is big time. It doesn’t matter the setting, either. Primary care, nursing education, hospice, ER – business. It’s a true dichotomy between selfishness and selflessness. Don’t get me wrong. Profits keep the doors open and... Read More