writing
It’s no surprise that I blog as a form of reflection, introspection, conversation, education, and creative hobby. I have always found writing as a tool to help me safely vent and explore my emotions. Both in the past and even... Read More
It’s hard to believe 2012 is almost three-fourths of the way over. Say whaaaaaat? I’ve kept a running list of self-care techniques at the Oncology Nursing Society’s Re:Connect blog. It’s been quite fun. This post particularly made me smile. It makes me feel so... Read More
I now realize why my writing feels a little more sporadic than it has been historically. I’ve been painting. Albeit furniture and walls, I have painted more in the last two weeks than I ever have in my entire life. For... Read More
Red, white, blue. Patterns. Waving in the wind. Big, bright sky. Freedom surrounds me. Comfortably. Family within arm’s reach. Food waiting for me, to feed my body and soul. Elsewhere, someone toils for freedom. Family far away. Food is... Read More
Summer happened. A new house happened. Writing doesn’t seem to be happening much. In between finding new running and driving routes, painting furniture (which is turning out beautifully, I might add!), enjoying quintessential summertime activities, and yes, even trying to read... Read More
The Article: Smith, Y. & Caplin, M. (2012). Teaching the literacy of professionalism: When clinical skills are not enough. Nurse Educator, 37(3): 121-125. Big Idea: Writing, presenting, and speaking are professional nursing skills that are expected but rarely taught intentionally.... Read More
Dr. Mukherjee used the story of the Red Queen’s race from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass in his best-seller The Emperor of all Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. The analogy burned a place in my mind, and I have been... Read More
The most recent audio book keeping me company on my daily commute into work is Maya Angelou’s Letter to My Daughter. With 28 short chapters, you can read or listen to this inspiring book in a little less than three... Read More
I keep a list of books to read. It grows and grows; I tackle it in spurts. I have wanted to read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ever since it debuted in 2010. I have lived in Austin for... Read More
Through blogging I have found an interest in blogs and their relationship to nursing – how they impact us, our patients, and how we impact the blogosphere. I was able to share that passion with others at the 36th Annual... Read More