So my “one word” for 2012? It’s completion. I have at least three ideas that have been just that – ideas – for two years or greater. One idea, a goal really, has been bubbling and building within me for... Read More
I adopted the “one word” resolution as opposed to a set list of goals or resolutions in 2011. I thought long and hard about my one word and finally decided “words” fit nicely. The “words” theme wove throughout all aspects... Read More
These are not the most read Nursetopia posts by far. However, they meant a lot to me in one way or another – either helping me stretch my writing style or serving as a cathartic moment. Here are my top... Read More
With the WordPress PostADay2011 Challenge, 2011 was full of Nursetopia posts. Here are the top five posts of the year based on the WordPress stats. 1. Resourced: Free, Full-Text Nursing Articles 2. ‘Star Wars’ Flavor to Dr. Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice... Read More
You may have noticed the Nursetopia posts have slowed down a bit and become more sporadic than usual. I’m enjoying the holidays with my family and friends. Don’t fret; it’ll be no time before we – including Nursetopia – are... Read More
Committee. The word gives me shivers. Mainly because I have been a part of too many time-wasting committees. In my mind there are three types of committees: 1. The Effective Committee. This kind of committee has a clear focus and... Read More
I get a lot of questions about nursing. How do I become a nurse? How do I become an oncology nurse? What is nursing like…for real? Is it too late for me to switch careers and become a nurse? What... Read More
Tony Deifell refocuses vision and perspective in this brief TedxSF video, discussing teaching photography to the blind. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYZuu939pb8&feature=youtube_gdata_player What will you see this week?... Read More
My writing syntax changed forever during my freshman year of high school. My teacher taught numerous lessons remaining with me today as I write for personal and professional reasons. The largest of these lessons regards “that.” Yes, the word –... Read More
The Article: Epstein, A.M., Jha, A.K., & Orav, E.J. (2011). The relationship between hospital admission rates and rehospitalizations. New England Journal of Medicine, 365(24): 2287-2295. The Big Idea: Preventing rehospitalizations is a big deal right now, especially as hospitals move... Read More