Communication and transformational leadership during a crisis
Leaders are called on to set an example and influence staff. Under normal circumstances this can be challenging. Imagine arriving at work one morning…
Immune/Lymphatic System
Celebrating nurses
January 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States hard, marked the start of the World Health Organization’s International Year of the Nurse…
Finding a job can be challenging for newly graduated nurses
Most people in the United States interested in the nursing field have heard of the nursing shortage, with much emphasis placed on predictions of…
An uptick in number of cases of broken heart syndrome is associated with COVID-19
Stress cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome, is a condition “caused by intense emotional or physical stress leading to rapid and severe reversible cardiac…
I’m just going to say it: It feels like we’re playing Russian roulette with our kids and our staff
Apoorva Mandavilli, a journalist from the New York Times, graciously interviewed me about what reopening of schools looks like in the midst of a pandemic.…
COVID-19 pronouncement team
Villa Marie Claire is an inpatient residential hospice facility that is part of Holy Name Medical Center. The Villa is located in northern New…
Keeping prelicensure BSN students abreast of COVID-19 disease management
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery of nursing classes and changed the clinical requirements that boards of nursing set for each state. These…
Should nurses receive hazard pay?
That was the question I posted online and in only two hours 3,900 nurses from all over the country responded.* A reporter had asked…
Why wear face masks? Explaining COVID-19 to children
Elementary school nurse, Anne Young, created a series of videos for her students and parents to help reduce the stress and disruption of COVID-19.…
Your eyes
I can only see your eyes. You can only see my eyes. I try to hear your voice over the hum of the makeshift…
Nurses need to heal: Addressing COVID-19 related burnout
From inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to caring for sicker patients, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the United States healthcare system in an unprecedented…
You are witnessing the death of expertise
Planning for school reopening seems insurmountable, yet, those who are involved in the details continue efforts to keep our students and staff safe. It…
Communication and transformational leadership during a crisis
Leaders are called on to set an example and influence staff. Under normal circumstances this can be challenging. Imagine arriving at work…
Celebrating nurses
January 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States hard, marked the start of the World Health Organization’s International Year of…
Finding a job can be challenging for newly graduated nurses
Most people in the United States interested in the nursing field have heard of the nursing shortage, with much emphasis placed on…
An uptick in number of cases of broken heart syndrome is associated with COVID-19
Stress cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome, is a condition “caused by intense emotional or physical stress leading to rapid and severe…
I’m just going to say it: It feels like we’re playing Russian roulette with our kids and our staff
Apoorva Mandavilli, a journalist from the New York Times, graciously interviewed me about what reopening of schools looks like in the midst of…
COVID-19 pronouncement team
Villa Marie Claire is an inpatient residential hospice facility that is part of Holy Name Medical Center. The Villa is located in…
Keeping prelicensure BSN students abreast of COVID-19 disease management
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery of nursing classes and changed the clinical requirements that boards of nursing set for each…
Should nurses receive hazard pay?
That was the question I posted online and in only two hours 3,900 nurses from all over the country responded.* A reporter…
Why wear face masks? Explaining COVID-19 to children
Elementary school nurse, Anne Young, created a series of videos for her students and parents to help reduce the stress and disruption…
Your eyes
I can only see your eyes. You can only see my eyes. I try to hear your voice over the hum of…
Nurses need to heal: Addressing COVID-19 related burnout
From inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to caring for sicker patients, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the United States healthcare system in…
You are witnessing the death of expertise
Planning for school reopening seems insurmountable, yet, those who are involved in the details continue efforts to keep our students and staff…