creativity
Fifteen years ago this month, I started my blog, Nursetopia, thanks to spurring from others. I moved it over to JoniWatson.com in 2024. Through the years, it’s been a place to process and refine ideas, connect with others, and share... Read More
In one way or another, I am always raising awareness of cancer. As much as I love my job as an oncology nurse leader, I would love for there to be no need for my services. Events are popping up left and... Read More
Just like I do with hardcopy journals and books, I tend to save up articles in my email box until I get time to binge-read. Here’s some of what I’ve been reading that I’ve saved for a while. There’s some... Read More
I have the privilege of learning alongside some amazing nurses. Recently we briefly talked about how what we believe influences our leadership styles and, thus, everything we do. So, it’s important to really know what it is you believe in.... Read More
I’ve been catching material whenever I get a spare moment here and there. Here’s a few bite-sized chunks of what I’ve been reading lately. Patients’ Costs Skyrocket; Specialists’ Incomes Soar by The New York Times 28 Inspirational Reminders for Crazy Creative... Read More
Sundays are lovely days. They “refill my tank” in many ways – spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I seem to “catch up” on a lot of things on Sundays, with reading being one of those. If you’re looking for some interesting... Read More
To be entirely honest, the only thing my eyes have been looking at in my off-time lately has been the back of my eyelids. And it’s been awesome….exactly what I’ve needed. That, along with some guilty-pleasure television (The Sing Off, anyone??)... Read More
How many times have I preached my sermon about the innovation of nurses and how we’re the best innovators in the world? Many, many times. Because. It’s. True. Nurses are constantly working around broken, inefficient processes and systems. We come... Read More
I love seeing real nurses in pictures and films. I’ve had enough of the well-groomed-young-nurse-hugging-my-clipboard photos. Show me some real nurses. Here’s a few projects that do just that: Joy Williams, RN, from Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her work and love for... Read More
I’m always doing a lot of formal research reading, but here’s a sample of my more informal reading this week. 14 Things You Should Do on Your Lunch Break Every Day by Forbes Your Innovation Problem is Really a Leadership Problem by InnoBlog... Read More