Designing your pathway as a Registered Nurse
Hello there!! I know it’s been awhile since I’ve created a blog post! My nursing leadership life expanded rapidly and continues to evolve. It’s been a challenge attempting to sustain – thankfully I have a few great teammates who help keep me organized, support me beyond all I could ask for as well as a …
One of the luxuries of being a bedside nurse is the hassle free process of determining what to wear each shift. The bedside nurse attire varies across healthcare systems. Having only worked for two healthcare systems where one system was more formal which created more uniformity across the system and a clear way for patients, …
I’ve precept numerous nurses over my 13 years – from student nurses, to new graduate nurses, and experienced nurses. As I reflect on my experience I’ve greatly enjoyed orientating new graduate nurses. Their various emotions on day one from nervous, semi-excited, various ranges of doubt, some timid, some confident this list could continue, but observing …
Nursing organizations help propel you personally and professionally. There are countless professional nursing organizations available to join. I believe it’s important to not only be affiliated with a nursing organization, but of most significance to be an active member. Through membership you can receive information on best practices, journal/magazine subscription options, CE’s, networking, opportunities to …
Nursing education for Black nurses was extremely limited. Quotas existed to limit one Black student and one Jewish student admission. Segregation by law in the South and custom in the North resulted in schools of nursing particularly for Blacks. Nursing education at historically Black institutions began as a diploma program, postgraduate certificate, baccalaureate degree, associates …
It’s the last Sunday of the month! How are you doing with your new year’s resolutions, #19for2019 or working on your own personal goals? Last year I was impressed with what I accomplished from my 18for2018 list! I’m a few days shy from checking off – no spend January!!! Utilizing the Mint app has validated …
Does having tattoo(s) as a healthcare professional decrease the perception of professionalism? An interesting topic that hadn’t crossed my mind until recently. Sometime ago, I accidentally stumbled across the Instagram hashtag #nurseswithtattoos! There is over 10K post with this hashtag (granted not all of the photos with this hashtag contain nurses with tattoos), regardless there …
It’s a new year – new you – new mindset! The beginning of the year often signifies a reset for change in habits and mindsets. However, one doesn’t have to wait for a new year to resolve and reset! After all according to Birch (2018) 23% of resolutions fail within the first week, 60% of …
I’m finally back with a blog post! I’ve been away from posting (even though it’s been on my To-Do list) as I’m transitioning into a new role and honestly I let being lazy and tired become acceptable excuses from engaging on here. This goes to show ‘action expresses priorities’ -Gandi Flashback to elementary school and …
Over the past couple of years I’ve completed several interviews. Something I use to dread. However it wasn’t until I attended a shared governance retreat where Liz Jazwiec was the opening keynote speaker. She has three published books, but the book I received was Eat That Cookie. The book focuses on workplace positivity (a future …