5 reasons why pandemics will be more frequent
We must prepare now for future outbreaks. In 1918, nurses played a pivotal role in the Spanish flu pandemic that…
from where I stand
COVID-19 exposed our deficiencies
The U.S. healthcare system needs adequate reserve capacity to address future pandemics. The current U.S. healthcare delivery system doesn’t have…
Gandhi and the practice of nursing
Professional ethics and daily practice. One man, Mohandas Gandhi, led us back into morality as a practical thing. In my…
Good-bye and God bless…
Practical hope will create new realities. It is with some trepidation and a great deal of nostalgia that I say…
How shall we mourn our dead?
Take your time and follow the path that’s right for you. Since May 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
Moral space
Understanding the problems of living and dying. (more…)
Nurses during COVID-19’s next wave
We need to accept responsibility for our choices. I’m proud to be a nurse. You’ve made me prouder of my…
One country, one people, one government
Let’s expect more from our country, our politicians—and each other. By the time this article is published, the holidays will…
Support for the BSN
The degree benefits nurses, hospitals, and patients. The battle over nurses’ education isn’t so much over as that it’s entered…
Take time to appreciate the importance of what you do
Lessons learned from 1918 d In 1918, the “Spanish flu” killed most people who were infected. Thanks to the efforts…
Unemployment imperils health coverage
A fix is long overdue and needed now. So many bad things are happening, it’s hard to keep up with…
