While this is different from Gallup’s annual honesty and ethics survey (that usually comes out mid-January), a recent Health & Healthcare Survey indicated 8 out of 10 Americans put nurses at the top of the list for excellent/good care among... Read More
Words have power. They have power even if you’re only telling them to yourself. Actually, I believe they hold even more power when you’re only telling them to yourself because self is usually the first person we naturally listen to and believe. Because of... Read More
Conflict. It’s inevitable as we work harder to build and maintain a diversified workforce. Some conflict is expected – even welcome – in work and care. With diverse backgrounds, we will not all think the same or work the same,... Read More
I saw this video for the first time two weeks ago via TheONC. The video is absolutely worth another mention as it sheds light (quickly) on a daunting topic – delivering difficult news. What do you think? Will you (or... Read More
Yeehaaaw! It’s time for the 4th Annual Cowtown Oncology Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas. I am a Texan – born and bred. Contrary to popular belief and pervasive stereotypes, I don’t routinely say yeehaaaw, still, the Cowtown Oncology Symposium is so fun and... Read More
I’m not sure when it happened, but it seems like algorithms and “pathways” have overtaken healthcare. I’m not complaining; I love it. I’m a visual person, so when people explain processes to me, I tend to draw them as I’m... Read More
Here’s a smidgen of the goodness I’ve been reading and watching this week: Volume 80, Number 84 by Quipsologies (a stopmotion video of the human body in paper cutouts) CDC’s Digital Library Stacks Up On Recommendations, Guidelines by PhysBizTech Making the... Read More
A sweet friend shared this quote with me several years ago. I often think about it, and I most certainly thought about it a lot this week as people within my organization – people I love working alongside – learned... Read More
I’m currently doing some additional work to educate nurses on colorectal cancer. It’s a topic I’m passionate about not only in work but also in my personal life as my family has felt the effects of colon cancer. I’ve even... Read More
I’ve had my fair share of stale PowerPoint presentations. Trust me, I’ve given many of them, too. I find the presentations I enjoy the most have clean aesthetics, minimal text, and provide opportunities for storytelling. Considering I like those things... Read More