professionalism
My eight year-old son had a planned, outpatient surgery Monday. The surgeon assured me that my son wouldn’t want to move around very much for at least the first two days, and I should administer the liquid opioid pain medication... Read More
I’ve had my fair share of stale PowerPoint presentations. Trust me, I’ve given many of them, too. I find the presentations I enjoy the most have clean aesthetics, minimal text, and provide opportunities for storytelling. Considering I like those things... Read More
“Simple” and “easy” are two very different concepts that people often mistakenly use interchangeably. Remaining poised in difficult times is a simple thought; it is by no means easy. A recent Minute with Maxwell coaching video reminded me that poise is important.... Read More
I love seeing real nurses in pictures and films. I’ve had enough of the well-groomed-young-nurse-hugging-my-clipboard photos. Show me some real nurses. Here’s a few projects that do just that: Joy Williams, RN, from Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her work and love for... Read More
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
Uhm…ouch. Excuse me while I reprioritize…... Read More
Happy Doctors’ Day to all our healthcare colleagues and partners! We have some amazing physicians surrounding us, so be sure to reach out and thank a doctor today or this week. Thanks goes a long way!... Read More
This year marks 10 years as a registered nurse for me. If someone told me ten years ago I’d be reading this for fun (for FUN!!), I would have tried to look up their diagnosis in the DSM-IV. (See…I’m dating... Read More
A little bit of alphabet soup, I know. If you’re in healthcare, those credentials still may not be familiar to you. March propels us into Spring. It also gives us a chance to recognize and honor several team members, specifically... Read More
Managers are responsible to their teams – to be present, to advocate for them, to listen to them, to help them. It’s difficult to be present – both literally and figuratively – while pulled in every direction by meetings, cell... Read More