Productivity and creativity are not the same thing. Neither are they mutually exclusive, but they are not the same thing. … More
Tag: creativity
Finding Self-Expression in A Profession of Permission
Nursing is a profession of permission. I had this epiphany when a patient asked me, “Can I have a couple … More
New Year Resolution: Don’t Wait Until Late in the Afternoon
It was late in the afternoon when my patient arrived at the oncology clinic. The treatment prescribed required more hours … More
I Wish I’d Said It
There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas. Susan Cain
I Wish I’d Said It
Listen carefully to first criticisms of your work. Note carefully just what it is about your work that the critics … More
Knitting for Communication This Week at TheONC
This week, I blog about Knitting and Communication for TheONC. It’s a confessional post about lacking the right words for … More
Commitment Makes You an Artist (or Nurse)
If you aren’t reading the blogs at TheONC, you should. I’ve incorporated much new information from my blogger colleagues into my … More
Never Stop Developing Your Curiosity: New Post This Week for TheONC
This week, I’ve written a new post for TheONC titled, Never Stop Developing Your Curiosity. I discuss the role curiosity plays, not only … More
New Blog Up at TheONC
I’ve posted a new blog at TheONC: How to Assess Whether You Need Creative Resuscitation.
New Post on TheONC: Finding Creative Permission
Finding Creative Permission, my new post exploring creativity and nursing, is up at TheONC. And Happy Valentine’s Day!