It’s my birthday! Strap on the ridiculous-looking pointed party hats. Throw the confetti. It’s a great day, and I feel like I should share it with you, as well! I am not usually the gift-asking-type, but I am deeply connected... Read More
Clear your mind. Let go of the day. Breathe. 15 minutes in. One hour, 15 minutes remaining. I don’t know of I can do this whole thing. Downward dog. Man, I really need to clean all the toys out from... Read More
While having lunch with nursing colleagues last week, we swapped stories – an important part of nursing culture and informal education – and life updates. I casually informed the group that all three of my children – including my infant... Read More
Tic. Toc. Tic. Toc. The clock ticks for all of us. Don’t fear it. Hearing it is a gift. This TEDMED 2010 performance about end-of-life discussions and decisions (or lack thereof) is sure to make you think. It’s entertaining. It’s... Read More
This is part 16 of the Nursing Research Challenge. The healthcare social media world has been a-buzz lately about nurse-physician relationships. We can attribute this hearty conversation, in large part, to Theresa Brown, RN’s New York Times op-ed. Others joined... Read More
It’s no secret I am a big fan of infographics and other data visualizations. Well, GE Data Visualizations has combined the two with healthymagination’s collection of health-related topics. Two of my favorite visualizations are Affording Health Care and the TEDMED... Read More
There’s no such thing. We ask because we need to know. So go ahead – bring on the “gross,” the “embarrassing,” the “crude.” If there’s anyone who will listen to your “TMI,” it’s a nurse.... Read More
A friend was expressing her concern and frustration today as she described recent encounters with nurses and other healthcare professionals. Over and over again she pointed to situations in which nurses lacked appropriate knowledge for care. I couldn’t dispute it.... Read More
Lateral violence, or bullying, is a hot topic these days, for sure, and it seems as though we have all either been victims or the bullies themselves. I didn’t learn about lateral violence in nursing school, thus I didn’t learn... Read More
A dear friend, Jody Schoger, shared some recent thoughts about the nurses around her this past week. There’s no denying her feelings for nurses. One of the things that struck her, and subsequently me, was that great nurses state the... Read More