I started blogging to enhance my writing and give me a creative outlet. As a novice blogger, I wrote once or twice per week. It wasn’t until I decided to blog daily that I saw a change in my writing.... Read More
As a nurse manager, there are many “things” I need to bring sanity and success in the workplace. Here are my top ten things I must have in daily work or in my work environment. 1. A mission. I certainly... Read More
I’ve written about nursing and theme songs before. Maybe I’m “weird.” I don’t know. Each day a new song playlist rings in my head. Interactions with individuals, moments alone, and times of both productivity and rest have their own soundtracks,... Read More
Dear 16-Year Old Me, Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re on the right track. You think you know exactly what you want, and you are well on your way to reaching those goals. Keep your mind open, though, to other... Read More
Thank you, Patrick, for the “Keep Calm” comment inspiration! You can download this graphic. Happy Monday, and here’s hoping you don’t have to grab the crash cart during your shift. If you do, I hope you remember to… ... Read More
A bedtime conversation with a five-year old lovely after a long day of Easter festivities: Mommy, what’s tomorrow? Monday, Sweetgirl. Do I have school tomorrow? [smiling] No. A short-lived, Yea!!…Do you have to go to work tomorrow? [smiling wider] No.... Read More
Here’s the last half of my week as a “mind map.” I thought this post would be easy; after seeing the map, though, it is one of the most intimate views of my life I’ve shared on Nursetopia to date.... Read More
In honor of the #HAWMC, a few haikus that sum up moments from my week: Holiday Weekend Ready for a break. Preparing to celebrate. Special times, for sure. Presence Running, running, stop. Focus on the moment now. Breathe deep.... Read More
“balrogs kill”‘s Flickr photo inspired me. I cannot include the picture with this post due to copyright and the photographer’s downloading/sharing preferences, but be sure to view it yourself. Copyright naturalturn, Flickr.com It made me laugh, but it also reminded... Read More