Interacting with patients and their families can be very rewarding. Most are kind, grateful for the care we provide, and responsive to our instructions. Effectively communicating […]
The grass isn’t always greener…
When I was little, I lived in a small suburb in western New York with my mom, dad, and little brother. We didn’t have much, […]
Keeping it simple…a strategy for managing the daily adventure
Managing surgery is if anything, an adventure. No producing widgets for us. Every day brings something new. It is definitely not for the faint-hearted or […]
Active shooter scenario as a disaster drill
As much as I hate to admit it, as we consider the possible threats to our facility’s safety, in light of recent senseless events both […]
What I did on my summer vacation…
I have just returned from an amazing vacation. For the first time ever, I had an opportunity to travel to Europe. I cashed in […]
A skills “add” to your resume you probably don’t know you have…
I recently had an intriguing conversation with an amazing nurse I know, who possesses some of the qualities that make for a great surgical leader. […]
Three of my top surgical hacks and “Ideas that Work”…
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways to make things simpler, especially with all the challenges of managing surgery. Life […]
You can be a nurse…or just look like one…
Way back in time, when I was in nursing school, my buddies and I would always joke at test time to relieve our jitters. There […]
Here are some links to bring you luck…
In my internet travels when trying to find resources, I’m always looking for innovative, economic (okay, free) tools to make life a bit easier. I’ve […]
Credentialing scoop I wish someone would have told me
If you do your own facility credentialing, you know how time consuming and detailed it can be. Keeping up with the regulations and making sure […]