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The Top Five 2011 Nursetopia Posts You Haven’t Read

These are not the most read Nursetopia posts by far. However, they meant a lot to me in one way or another – either helping me stretch my writing style or serving as a cathartic moment. Here are my top... Read More

The Top Five 2011 Nursetopia Posts by the Numbers

With the WordPress PostADay2011 Challenge, 2011 was full of Nursetopia posts. Here are the top five posts of the year based on the WordPress stats. 1. Resourced: Free, Full-Text Nursing Articles 2. ‘Star Wars’ Flavor to Dr. Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice... Read More

“That” Aversion

My writing syntax changed forever during my freshman year of high school. My teacher taught numerous lessons remaining with me today as I write for personal and professional reasons. The largest of these lessons regards “that.” Yes, the word –... Read More

The Scary Part About Writing

I love writing. Every once in a while, though, I get a sinking feeling. Why? Because people – including those I know in real life (gasp!) – actually read what I write. It might sound silly. What writer doesn’t want... Read More

Writing Lessons From Mark Twain on His Birthday

Today is the 176th birthday of Mark Twain. You know someone is important when we continue to have birthdays for him after he has died. Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, is definitely one of those people. I cannot remember... Read More