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
Today’s #HAWMC writing prompt inquires why I write about my health. I do write about my health – specifically my journey towards a healthy BMI. My physical activity and nutrition are night and day difference from nearly two years ago.... Read More
There’s no time-traveling here. No webs shooting from wrists. No awesome, brightly colored outfit. (Although, I am giving away two pair of very cool scrubs until Sunday.) No sidekick or nifty gadgets my butler whipped up last night. No raspy... Read More
May you remember; keep pace.... Read More
Article: Staiger, D. O., Auerbach, D. I., & Buerhaus, P. I. (2012). Registered nurse labor supply and the recession. – Are we in a bubble? New England Journal of Medicine, published online ahead of print March 21, 2012. Big Idea:... Read More
Tomorrow is Certified Nurses Day, a day to celebrate all the nurses who have taken the extra step to ensure competency in their respective fields. This means time working in their nursing specialties, a lot of time studying, passing a... Read More
I have read quite a bit about nursing theorists lately…just because. I know, it’s rather weird, but I feel compelled to dig deeper into nursing’s professional roots. Hildegard Peplau, one of nursing’s foremost leaders, died 13 years ago this Saturday.... Read More
UCSD Health System just released its eighth Nursing Research News You Can Use video, this time on caregivers of cancer patients. Don’t have time to read recent journal articles on the topic? No worries. You can watch them! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dUYNqGmKx0 Help... 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
The Article: Vardaman, J. M., Cornell, P., Gondo, M. B., Amis, J. M., Townsend-Gervis, M., & Thetford, C. (2012). Beyond communication: The role of standardized protocols in a changing health care environment. Health Care Management Review, 37(1): 88-97. Big Idea:... Read More