Hello! I know it has been a hot minute since I have posted – my apologies. Life has been busy! I also know that the […]
Why do nurses eat their young?
It is the industry’s dirty little secret: Nurses aren’t always nice to each other. In an environment where teamwork and trust are key for patient […]
Triumph over adversity and my rock and roll hero
I’ve done a lot of thinking about overcoming adversity lately. Like anyone, I’ve had my share. I tend to admire those who have become greatly […]
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 […]
My ED visit this week, and the power of quality nursing…
My sharp witted Australian WWII Nurse mother-in-law took a fall this week, and was brought to the emergency room. As I waited, I quickly became […]
NTOD is coming…
June 10th is NTOD….National Time Out Day. It may seem like we are bombarded with safe surgical checklists, time out, and correct site language […]
They say you can’t go home again…
I am writing my blog this week as I sit in an old friend’s breakfast restaurant drinking coffee in the town where I grew […]
The Driveway Incident and the school of hard knocks…
I have a confession…I am a car girl. I love cars, especially muscle cars. If I win the lottery, I will buy a 60’s model […]
Field Trip!
Last week, I traveled to a brand new center in the Pacific Northwest. I have never had the opportunity to work in a new center, […]
Check your dance moves…
I once had a conversation with a surgeon about his frustration with a hospital due to slow turnover. He lamented that, at worst, it could […]