professionalism
Fifteen years ago this month, I started my blog, Nursetopia, thanks to spurring from others. I moved it over to JoniWatson.com in 2024. Through the years, it’s been a place to process and refine ideas, connect with others, and share... Read More
If you’re doing it all, you’re likely doing too much. I’ve been there. I recently joined Dr. Megan Carter DNP, RN, NEA-BC, on The Chaos Whisperers of Healthcare podcast to talk about something we don’t always name in leadership —... Read More
Adding new credentials to your name? Congratulations! I celebrate you! Here’s how to order your stacked credentials and why it matters.... Read More
Johnson & Johnson, a Fortune 500 company, has proudly celebrated and propelled nursing forward. They celebrate nurses once again with their 2018 Nurses Change Lives video, reminding us how amazing this profession is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTMuh6AF3A0&feature=youtu.be ... Read More
Gallup released their 2016 Honesty and Ethics survey December 21st, and Americans, once again, ranked nurses as the most trusted professionals. This is the 15th year nurses have claimed the top spot, and the margin of trust continues to grow. Congratulations, Colleagues. Thank... Read More
Nothing can replace the amazingness of a great nurse. Nothing. He steps right in to fill the gaps and seemingly knows exactly what to do. Even when she is not completely sure what’s going on or has never moved through... Read More
Clinical Nurse Leaders, or CNLs, are becoming more and more prevalent within the nursing profession. Rightly so; these colleagues are making waves in the industry, saving lives and money. Here’s a little more about Clinical Nurse Leaders: The Air Traffic Controllers of... Read More
I have the privilege of learning alongside some amazing nurses. Recently we briefly talked about how what we believe influences our leadership styles and, thus, everything we do. So, it’s important to really know what it is you believe in.... Read More
Never heard of a Certified Cancer (or Tumor) Registrar? You’re not alone. Even people within the oncology world often do not know about these amazing team members. The reason? They work behind the scenes and do so much background work... Read More
Nurses Week (May 6-12) will be here before we all know it. And what will nurses have throughout that week? The same they have each and every week – not enough hours in the day and fewer resources to care... Read More