May you remember; keep pace.... Read More
You can read Amanda’s story in her own words; please, do. The many subsequent posts are for Amanda as well as inspired by her. I thank her for sharing her time and story with me so I can share it... Read More
I know there are people who have read and read and read about Amanda Trujillo. In fact, there are so many great posts, I don’t know who to link to so you can see them all. Be sure to check... Read More
I have never worked in an organization with a shared governance structure. Similarly to others, I have had a difficult time explaining the concept to others because it was only a theory to me. I had never seen it in... Read More
Yes, we are all extremely busy. Yes, we’re all overloaded with information. Yes, we all get seven billion emails each day, but just because your email inbox is overwhelming doesn’t mean you have to delete all correspondence, declaring “email bankruptcy.”... Read More
I often receive compliments when speaking publicly, but that doesn’t mean I am a natural public speaker. In fact, I am usually terribly nervous, and I spend quite a bit of time preparing. In my opinion, preparation and attention to... 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
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Your decisions matter. As healthcare professionals, many of us know the importance of having advanced directives. A lot of us dance around the discussion, but it is an important one to have with all... Read More
This is part ten of the Nursing Research Challenge. The Article: Tanga, H. (2011). Nurse drug diversion and nursing leaders’ responsibilities: Legal, regulatory, ethical, humanistic, and practical considerations. JONA’s Healthcare Law, Ethics, and Regulation, 13(1): 13-16. Big Idea: As with... Read More