As a nurse, I routinely tell friends who inquire of a diagnosis that it’s okay to get a second opinion. As an oncology nurse, if one of my friends or family received a cancer diagnosis, I’d definitely say see another... Read More
I never thought about it until something I helped innovate was copied. It was an odd feeling. Still is. Intrigue, anger, confusion, jealousy, smugness, concern, passion – I felt all of these. My team and I worked hard to innovate... 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
It’s really the only thing I can think about right now. All 33 Chilean miners have been rescued. Congratulations, Chile. Congratulations, Miners and families. Of course, now begins rehabilitation – physical and mental. Best wishes to the health care teams... Read More
Are you a social media wizard? A technology maven? Love a good IT revolution? If so, Mayo Clinic’s Center for Social Media is crowdsourcing their external advisory board, and they’re looking for you. That’s right. Polish your Twitter profile, and... Read More
I’ve been running for about six weeks now. (I’m up to 19 to 20 miles per week!) I’m training for my very first half-marathon alongside my most awesome husband who is training for his very first whole marathon. Every night... Read More