Perspectives

Nurse with a patient at a nursing home

Nursing homes: To be or not to be

As a long-time RN and active leader within the profession, I’ve always been uncomfortable that personal care facilities are generically referred to as “nursing…
Nurse using soft skills with a patient

The Case for Soft Skills in Nursing Education

Clinical proficiency is essential for providing safe and prudent care, but soft skills (communication, empathy, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, cultural humility) are equally as…
A nurse talking with a veteran

Honoring our veterans

Honoring our veterans is an essential part of our society as they have shown dedication and bravery while serving our country. It’s our responsibility…
stethoscope

My old stethoscope

My stethoscope lay curled in the bottom of my bathroom drawer with other nursing tools—penlights, watches with second hands, and old badges and lanyards.…
Robot aiding elderly patient

Will Machines Replace Us?

The short answer: Do not be afraid! The longer answer: We’re in the midst of a national nursing shortage crisis, and now is the…
Nurse with a patient at a nursing home

Nursing homes: To be or not to be

As a long-time RN and active leader within the profession, I’ve always been uncomfortable that personal care facilities are generically referred to…
A nurse talking with a veteran

Honoring our veterans

Honoring our veterans is an essential part of our society as they have shown dedication and bravery while serving our country. It’s…
stethoscope

My old stethoscope

My stethoscope lay curled in the bottom of my bathroom drawer with other nursing tools—penlights, watches with second hands, and old badges…
Robot aiding elderly patient

Will Machines Replace Us?

The short answer: Do not be afraid! The longer answer: We’re in the midst of a national nursing shortage crisis, and now…

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