Heard the phrase “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”? Yep, Murphy’s Law is prevalent in nursing leadership and management just as it is in other areas of nursing and health care. Here are a few gold-standard Murphy’s Laws... Read More
Oh my goodness. I am so glad one of my friends shared the Tumblr #WhatShouldWeCallNursing with me. I know Nurses Week is supposed to be all wonderful and full of appreciation – and believe me – it was, but I... Read More
Abandoned hospitals creep me out. Closed units are eerie. Historical medical photos, which I actually enjoy looking at, give me odd chills. Combine the two – such as photos of abandoned mental hospitals – and I’m officially creeped out. I’ve... 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
My day today didn’t necessarily deserve this card, but trust me, I have had pah-lenty days where this card would have been more than appropriate. I hope you never have to give it to someone, but chances are, there’s someone... Read More
Want to send a resounding (and stylish!) thank you to the nurses in your life this week? Here’s a list of freebies and low-cost ideas just for you. Enjoy! From May 2012: DIY Nurse Appreciation Gifts and Printable Cards Roundup [lots of stuff... Read More
Download, print, handwrite your message on the back, and give this card to your favorite triple-‘threat’ nurse – perhaps during Nurses Week, which is May 6 – 12.... Read More
Enjoy the day, Folks! And, if your day doesn’t turn out like you’d hoped, well…it’s not the end of the world.... Read More
A sweet friend at The Girl in the Blue Apron nominated me for a Liebster Award. I am incredibly humbled by Elisa’s kind words of me. Thank you, Elisa! I am so glad the Oncology Nursing Society brought us together,... Read More
I couldn’t help but laugh as I remembered this video. I woke up at dark o’thirty, put on my already laid out workout clothes, and went for a quick six-mile run. Yep. This video is so true. Runners, you will particularly... Read More