Placebo, nocebo, and nursing care
The term “placebo” entered the English medical lexicon from the Latin word “placeo,” which means “I please” or “I shall please.” Its current usage,…
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A Quest to Human-centered AI
Generative AI is a hot topic in healthcare right now. There are a lot of questions about its use and how we can most…
Writing out of order: A strategy to improve quality and efficiency
Many of us learned the classic IMRAD approach to writing up a research study. As a refresher, it consists of the following: Introduction: Why…
Mrs. Bunge or The Curious Nurse
If not for Mrs. Bunge I would not be a nurse today. Patricia Bunge graduated from Toledo Hospital School of Nursing in 1954.
Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective
It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health…
Don’t be a victim of predatory journals, what to do if you become one
I’ve written about the problem of predatory journals before, but it remains a persistent issue for authors. First-time authors are particularly vulnerable because they…
Did you have a lot of patients? Did you have a lot of patience?
Beginning your career as a nurse can present challenges. You may feel anxious and fearful. Can you adapt and progress with the tasks at…
Dealing with Death as a Nursing Student
Death is common in the hospital but nursing students are rarely prepared to deal with it. Although death is a natural part of life,…
Common questions about writing accountability partners
Given our busy lives, it can be challenging to hold ourselves accountable for our goals—including writing for publication. That’s where a writing accountability partner…
New grad nursing—From surviving to thriving in the ICU
Nursing isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. Many chose their calling in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I started nursing school in…
From poster, publication, podium to podcast
Nursing podcasts provide nurses and nursing students with opportunities to learn about trends and issues in the profession, new research, innovation, and more. Many…
Why addiction treatment is a growing field for nurses
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that between 2020 and 2030 careers for counselors in the fields of substance use, behavioral disorders, and…
Placebo, nocebo, and nursing care
The term “placebo” entered the English medical lexicon from the Latin word “placeo,” which means “I please” or “I shall please.” Its…
A Quest to Human-centered AI
Generative AI is a hot topic in healthcare right now. There are a lot of questions about its use and how we…
Writing out of order: A strategy to improve quality and efficiency
Many of us learned the classic IMRAD approach to writing up a research study. As a refresher, it consists of the following:…
Mrs. Bunge or The Curious Nurse
If not for Mrs. Bunge I would not be a nurse today. Patricia Bunge graduated from Toledo Hospital School of Nursing in…
Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective
It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing…
Don’t be a victim of predatory journals, what to do if you become one
I’ve written about the problem of predatory journals before, but it remains a persistent issue for authors. First-time authors are particularly vulnerable…
Did you have a lot of patients? Did you have a lot of patience?
Beginning your career as a nurse can present challenges. You may feel anxious and fearful. Can you adapt and progress with the…
Dealing with Death as a Nursing Student
Death is common in the hospital but nursing students are rarely prepared to deal with it. Although death is a natural part…
Common questions about writing accountability partners
Given our busy lives, it can be challenging to hold ourselves accountable for our goals—including writing for publication. That’s where a writing…
New grad nursing—From surviving to thriving in the ICU
Nursing isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. Many chose their calling in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I started nursing…
From poster, publication, podium to podcast
Nursing podcasts provide nurses and nursing students with opportunities to learn about trends and issues in the profession, new research, innovation, and…
Why addiction treatment is a growing field for nurses
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that between 2020 and 2030 careers for counselors in the fields of substance use, behavioral…