Dyson makes vacuums. Really great vacuums. (They also happen to make hand dryers and bladeless fans.) Most of the Dyson commercials end with Sir James Dyson saying, “We fix the obvious problems others choose to ignore.” Wow. I wonder what... Read More
I recently mentioned my own weight struggles. Again, I’m not alone in the nursing profession. Some healthcare facilities are taking impressive measures to change the health of their workforce and the patients they serve. As I continue my literature review... Read More
I confess. I’m not at a healthy BMI. To put it plainly – I’m (winces) obese. I am happy to say that I’ve lost 27 pounds in the past three months, and this morning I ran an entire four miles... Read More
Today my younger brother and his sweet wife delivered their first child. Hooray! My nephew had a bit of difficulty after birth – he was ashen, had a decreased respiratory rate, required several suctionings, and needed supplemental oxygen for a... Read More
I’m a pretty healthy gal. I’ve never been admitted to the hospital, except for childbirth, and even then I was begging to leave ASAP. Lately, though, I’ve had a few medical appointments and procedures. It’s always interesting to see which... Read More
As I read the recently released Lancet article and call to action to increase access to healthcare services and implement policy changes in low and middle-income countries, I learned about the Global Task Force on Expanded Access to Cancer Care... Read More
What would it be? I imagine it as a shuffled playlist, changing songs with every interaction throughout the day. Oooorrrrr! What if “Glee” was set on a hospital unit? What songs would the nurses randomly sing and dance to? (You... Read More
The American Cancer Society. Upon first thought, you may think “trustworthy.” Maybe you think “old.” Do you ever jump to “nursing” or “innovative” when you think of ACS? You should. I’m an oncology nurse, a consumer of ACS services and... Read More