There are a few things in life I consider non-negotiable. Some may laugh or consider it trivial, but having non-negotiables has saved me on many occasions. Here are just a few of my many non-negotiables: 1. Family Time. Some people... Read More
Happy Wednesday! There’s so much negativity around us, and hey, we do work in a pretty physically and emotionally strenuous profession. So rather than give in and feed the negative cycles within our profession and our own minds, let’s break... Read More
Lots and lots of orientation! Oh, that’s not me complaining. Not by any stretch of the imagination. That’s me reveling in an organization committed to making sure I understand my job, role, responsibilities, and related processes and people. I wouldn’t... Read More
Last week a friend posted the title of this blog post into her Facebook status. Burning the candle brightly is all about giving your best; it seared into my mind. So many times I let my flame flicker. Sure, there... Read More
Our lovely meal is finished. The kitchen is clean. The kids are nestled in bed. I’m preparing for the week ahead. Meetings, things I need and want to tell my team, trainings I must complete – anticipation for the next... Read More
The Article: Hader, R. (2011). Education matters: Does higher learning yield higher income? Nursing Management, 42(7): 22-27. Big Idea: Nursing Management conducted a survey of over 2,800 nurses to learn more about nurses’ educational backgrounds and the relation to salary.... Read More
It has been over four years since I have had a patient interaction. That changed this week. Thankfully. In a single moment I remembered exactly why I chose the nursing profession. The skills I worked so hard to acquire and... Read More
Plateau. Not fun. At all. I have worked so hard, and I’ve seen dramatic improvements in my overall health, but I am still not at a healthy BMI, which is my ultimate goal. So, I am buckling down. I re-evaluated... Read More
If you’ve been in your role for a while now, you may or may not remember what it is like to be the newbie. Where are the restrooms? Do I need to dial a number to get an outside telephone... Read More
Here’s a pretty cool infographic about nursing and nurses. I’m not sure about the stat about paid nursing being a largely male-dominated profession until a century ago as I’ve never heard or read that one. Anyone have a reference for... Read More