Ever have one of those moments when you come out of a meeting or a patient room and you think, “Man, I nailed that!”? No one else around is there to say, “Oh my goodness…what just happened?! Did you see... Read More
Another day, another Nurses Week graphic to make into a card or whatever. Feel free to download and use. Enjoy!... Read More
Nurses Week (May 6-12) is right around the corner. I am making a few things for the nurses around me; I’ll share the ideas and items over the next few weeks, beginning today! Download this Nurse “Subway Art” Card, print... Read More
Through blogging I have found an interest in blogs and their relationship to nursing – how they impact us, our patients, and how we impact the blogosphere. I was able to share that passion with others at the 36th Annual... Read More
Nurse’s Week (May 6-12) and Oncology Nursing Month (May) are quickly approaching. It seems like the social media/blogosphere buzz begins every year around this time: “Do we really need Nurse’s Week,” “Don’t give me an appreciative key chain,” and “Puh-leeease... Read More
One of the most popular Nursetopia posts of all-time, ‘Star Wars’ Flavor to Dr. Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert,’ is a whimsical combination of nursing theory and pop culture. I love hearing from other nurses, and I was giddy to... Read More
The Article: Salz, T., Oeffinger, K., McCabe, M., Layne, T., & Bach, P. (2012). Survivorship care plans in research and practice. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 62(2): 101-116. Big Idea: Recommended by the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) and now... Read More
According to the International Council of Nurses, nurses are more likely assaulted at work than prison guards or police officers. In Texas, assaults on healthcare personnel and first responders have two levels of criminal punishment. Assault a police officer or... 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
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