Hurricane Harvey: How Can Nurses Help?
I have received many emails and social media messages from nurses around the world asking how they can help in Texas in the wake of
Nurse Power!™ Blog
Harnessing the Power, the Passion, and the Pride of Nursing
Retirement. Now What?
Dear Donna, I am getting ready to retire in a few months. Although I no longer wish to work in a hospital, I may want
Nurse Entrepreneurs Gather in Florida!
I hope to see many of you at the National Nurses in Business Association annual conference in St. Pete, FL next month. I’m presenting a pre-conference
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
While recently speaking at a nursing conference, the speaker before me was trying to make the point that nurses don’t support each other. One more sweeping
Have we lost our ability (and our sensitivity) to communicate in healthcare?
While recently accompanying a man who had just been admitted to the hospital, the nurse looked at his wife and asked, “Are you his P-O-A?”
Nursing Connections
I recently spoke at a small local event. After everyone had left, I remained, gathering my materials. The lovely server who had taken care of
Entrepreneurship -The Road Less Traveled
When I started my education business 22 years ago, I had a dream and vision – to launch a public seminar for nurses and take
Nursing: More Than a Gentle Touch
Much is often made of the caring nature of nurses with frequent references to a kind word, a gentle touch, or a reassuring smile. And
New Nurse
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was anyone’s nursing career. Set specific goals for the coming year – things you’d like to achieve,
Fostering Horizontal Respect ——- Tip #11
#11 Welcome new staff members. Whether it’s a new graduate or an experienced staffer, extend your hand to shake, introduce yourself, and offer to show them
Fostering Horizontal Respect ——- Tip #10
#10 Take time to get to know your coworkers. Contrary to what you might have heard, familiarity breeds respect. Participate in social activities like after-work outings,
Fostering Horizontal Respect ——- Tip #9
#9 Treat others as you wish to be treated. Be courteous to everyone whether or not they reciprocate. Offer sincere compliments, thank people for even the