Learning Curves, Leadership and Empathy

I finally did it. Readers who are artists and graphic designers prepare for a collective groan at my old, ass … More

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Oncology and Hospice Nurses Should Read this Article

Okay, this isn’t the happiest subject to post on a beautiful Friday morning before a weekend, but the topic … More

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Not All Days are Magically Delicious

When I was a pediatric critical care nurse working in busy trauma centers, my duties included wound care. I have … More

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If They Could See What Nurses See: Health Care Reform Passes

I wish declaring war on Iraq had stirred the same amount of energy which Health Care Reform has. Each endeavor involves spending huge sums of money and pivots … More

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The Woman from Human Resources is Right About This

A friend of mine told me about his experience a few weeks ago at a dental appointment. He arrived on time for … More

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NYT Well Blog Post: When the Patient Can’t Afford the Care

Dr. Pauline Chen posts about When the Patient Can’t Afford the Care on the New York Times Well Blog. Medical schools have … More

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Who’s Flying the Plane?

Perhaps a change of nomenclature is needed in health care. Physicians should be called Pilots, and nurses renamed First Officers, like in the airline industry, which … More