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 […]
The power of positive leadership…a home run for the win.
Being a good leader isn’t easy, and some days are tougher than others. It is a challenge in itself to make important judgement calls and […]
Life in the OR…8 skills I forgot I had (or needed!)
I recently spent a couple of days circulating cases in the OR. I’ve done a lot of circulating in my day, but as of late, have provided […]
I’m still making 6’s out of my “5’s…and Happy Belated New Year!
Hi! Happy New Year! Yes, I realize it’s a little late…and posts have been absent… The respite was necessary! You see, I thought I had […]
Patient Satisfaction…tips to keeping patients happy
We’ve all been there. We work hard to do everything right for our patients to ensure their safety, provide care in an efficient and timely […]
My surgery “hacks” …10 ways to make your center life easier
I recently had the opportunity (and honor) to speak at OR Excellence in San Antonio. I am grateful to Outpatient Surgery Magazine for inviting me. […]
A Pow Wow is a gathering…..
I know that you all know it well…effective communication in our busy lives is key. With so many ways we communicate, and so often those […]
The power of good customer service…
Maybe I’m “old school”, but I hate bad customer service. Whether it’s trying to get a live person on the phone, trying to find out […]