Mary J. MacLeod, S.R.N., author of Call the Nurse, received her nursing training in the post-war United Kingdom. I have never had a guest post within the nearly three years of Nursetopia for several reasons. However, after reading Call the Nurse (which you should... Read More
It’s the season for nursing award nominations. Some of the previously mentioned 2013 awards and contests are still accepting nominations, so be sure to check back on those for excellent opportunities to honor the nurse in your life who is... Read More
I work in a faith-based healthcare system that very much lives a mission rooted and growing in faith. I enjoy that. Nurses Week carries a stronger significance as chaplains throughout my healthcare system host special, voluntary services or even one-on-one... Read More
Nurses Week is full of freebies and giveaways to spread the love among the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. Here’s a smattering of some of the FREE stuff this week: Lippincott’s NursingCenter.com is always on my Nurses Week favorites. I do... Read More
I realize many nurses opine about Nurses Week as if administrators are forcing hospital cafeteria cookies down their throats while simultaneously stuffing their scrub pockets with cheap pens and angel figurines (adorned with an iconic nurse’s cap, of course). Nurses... Read More
I read a lot. Even with all I read, though, I rarely read about nursing. I mean, it’s what I do; it’s part of who I am, and I’ve heard my fair share of nursing stories as well as want to... 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
Here’s a snippet of what I’ve been reading (and even watching) lately. SCREEN act would reduce patient costs for colorectal screenings by The Advisory Board Company Medicare Panel to Mull Genetic Cancer Tests by MedPage Today 9 Negotiation Tactics from Famous CEOs by CEO.com... Read More
May is Oncology Nursing Month. Yes, one whole month to lavish some love on the most amazing specialty of nurses ever. Ahem. Okay, so I might be just a tad biased as an oncology nurse myself. Only a tad. Seriously,... Read More
I really love the idea of personalizing items in myriad ways. These two cards – outlined in either navy blue or hot pink – contain the same word search. You can leave the word search blank, or you can further... Read More