Peaches and crocs: A story of gratitude for nurses
My story began when I was 49 years young and told I had Stage IV colorectal cancer. That was almost 12 years ago, and…
Perspectives
You want to refuse a flu shot? Welcome to the epidemic!
I cradled a very sick child with the flu in my arms this week and asked why the mother had insisted on her child…
Improving the use of patient-lift devices
As mentioned in last month’s blog, which discussed importance of equipment selections, I stated a few points to consider before making patient-lift equipment purchases.…
Drifting in the sea of an emergency department
A few years ago my wife came home and told me her car was stalling. I knew this was impossible, so I decided to…
When the culture of compassion fails in nursing
Is it incivility, horizontal violence, bullying, ageism, policy failure or racism? It’s difficult to comprehend the lack of compassion and humanness from one nurse…
Stuck in a hospital room? Maybe not
Imagine being stuck in a hospital room day after day, for as many as 21 days, not seeing or experiencing a change of scenery…
Mindful speaking
As nurses we deliver crucial care to patients. We help to support families in times of distress, welcome new life into the world, and…
Your choice but staff’s voice
It’s common for those who see demonstrations of mechanical patient-lift equipment to praise them as excellent tools.But when it comes to using this equipment…
Heart, soul, and redemption: My journey to addiction—and back
As one life ends another begins—a spiritual lesson and coping mechanism that I taught myself early on to ensure survival. Making sense of the…
Depression and substance abuse: The danger of being strong for far too long
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and lateral violence often coexistwith, or contribute to, depression in nurses. Untreated depression can lead to thoughts of self-harm and in…
The importance of nurses voting: Reflections on Lavinia L. Dock’s activism
“ . . . Of all things in the world, the tuberculosis question is a social question and the causes of tuberculosis (outside of…
Working-out or lifting patients
As I prepare for my evening workout at the gym today, it’s more than likely that I will use weights greater than 35 pounds…
Peaches and crocs: A story of gratitude for nurses
My story began when I was 49 years young and told I had Stage IV colorectal cancer. That was almost 12 years…
You want to refuse a flu shot? Welcome to the epidemic!
I cradled a very sick child with the flu in my arms this week and asked why the mother had insisted on…
Improving the use of patient-lift devices
As mentioned in last month’s blog, which discussed importance of equipment selections, I stated a few points to consider before making patient-lift…
Drifting in the sea of an emergency department
A few years ago my wife came home and told me her car was stalling. I knew this was impossible, so I…
When the culture of compassion fails in nursing
Is it incivility, horizontal violence, bullying, ageism, policy failure or racism? It’s difficult to comprehend the lack of compassion and humanness from…
Stuck in a hospital room? Maybe not
Imagine being stuck in a hospital room day after day, for as many as 21 days, not seeing or experiencing a change…
Mindful speaking
As nurses we deliver crucial care to patients. We help to support families in times of distress, welcome new life into the…
Your choice but staff’s voice
It’s common for those who see demonstrations of mechanical patient-lift equipment to praise them as excellent tools.But when it comes to using…
Heart, soul, and redemption: My journey to addiction—and back
As one life ends another begins—a spiritual lesson and coping mechanism that I taught myself early on to ensure survival. Making sense…
Depression and substance abuse: The danger of being strong for far too long
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and lateral violence often coexistwith, or contribute to, depression in nurses. Untreated depression can lead to thoughts of self-harm…
The importance of nurses voting: Reflections on Lavinia L. Dock’s activism
“ . . . Of all things in the world, the tuberculosis question is a social question and the causes of tuberculosis…
Working-out or lifting patients
As I prepare for my evening workout at the gym today, it’s more than likely that I will use weights greater than…
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