The more I am around successful leaders (who I consider successful), the more I understand the importance of saying the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over again. With so many people and key... Read More
People often ask, “How do you get your inspiration? How can you find stuff to write about every day?” Well, I read a lot (both related and unrelated to nursing), and I keep my eyes and mind open to the... Read More
A colleague introduced a meeting with this video. The three-minute video is not only entertaining, but it holds a powerful truth – leaders are not leaders without followers, and following – especially early on – takes courage. The narrator of... Read More
The Article: Westerfield, H. V., Stafford, A. B., Gabel-Speroni, K., Daniel, M. (2012). Patients’ perceptions of patient care providers with tattoos and/or body piercings. Journal of Nursing Administration, 42(3): 160-164. Big Idea: This study examines the computer survey results of... Read More
March Madness has begun, and I’m not talking about basketball. March is the beginning, or what feels like the beginning, of “appreciation season.” We’ll appreciate and recognize just about every health professional over the next few months. Today begins National... Read More
Sadomasochism, or S&M, has its place in nursing as it does within any profession. I’m not talking about physical, sexual S&M. I mean emotional S&M. Sadist nurses are those that get pleasure – whether they know it or not –... Read More
You thought this was a Valentine’s Day post, didn’t you? It’s not. It’s actually a business post. About passion. Yes, business and passion. There are some jobs that don’t need passion. They’re just jobs. However, there are many jobs that... Read More
The Article: Sherman, R. O., Schwarzkopf, R., & Kiger, A. J. (2011). Charge nurse perspectives on frontline leadership in acute care environments. ISRN Nursing, 1-8. Big Idea: The recent IOM Future of Nursing report urges that nurses at all levels... Read More
A colleague of mine had a particularly bad week. I wanted to do something special for her but didn’t know what. My mind went to the Free Compliments for Nurses poster inspired by Kind over Matter; it didn’t quite fit.... Read More
You can read Amanda’s story in her own words; please, do. The many subsequent posts are for Amanda as well as inspired by her. I thank her for sharing her time and story with me so I can share it... Read More