An ethical concern: Frustration with obesity manifesting as frustration with the person
Obesity is a major public health concern that frustrates healthcare providers. However, do we allow our frustration with the disease to spill out as…
Perspectives
Nursing homes: To be or not to be
As a long-time RN and active leader within the profession, I’ve always been uncomfortable that personal care facilities are generically referred to as “nursing…
From the Midwest to the Middle East
In the light from the hospital courtyard where refugees were cooking and doing laundry, I read the dedication in War Surgery, a book by…
Why can’t nursing jobs look like other jobs?
When I compare my sister’s accounting job to my role as a nurse, it’s clear that a significant disparity exists in the social and…
The Case for Soft Skills in Nursing Education
Clinical proficiency is essential for providing safe and prudent care, but soft skills (communication, empathy, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, cultural humility) are equally as…
Embracing AI in nursing: A path to enhanced care and professional growth
In April, a California hospital was the scene of a protest by nurses concerned about publicly stated plans to integrate AI into patient care.…
How can nurses partner with environmental engineers to scale-up caring in the Anthropocene? Through Nursing Is STEM, as V-shaped professionals, or more?
One way nurses can scale-up care is through convergence to form V-shaped professionals. Convergence is defined as transdisciplinary collaboration to solve vexing challenges. In…
Honoring our veterans
Honoring our veterans is an essential part of our society as they have shown dedication and bravery while serving our country. It’s our responsibility…
Focus on obesity treatment for lasting lifestyle change
Change is difficult. Many individuals made New Year’s resolutions surrounding diet and physical activity, but 4 months into 2024, some have begun to falter.…
My old stethoscope
My stethoscope lay curled in the bottom of my bathroom drawer with other nursing tools—penlights, watches with second hands, and old badges and lanyards.…
The transformational role of charge nurses in the post-pandemic era
The strain on charge nurses is evident in several nursing sensitive indicators and hospital metrics, calling for a transformative approach to redefine this role.…
Will Machines Replace Us?
The short answer: Do not be afraid! The longer answer: We’re in the midst of a national nursing shortage crisis, and now is the…
An ethical concern: Frustration with obesity manifesting as frustration with the person
Obesity is a major public health concern that frustrates healthcare providers. However, do we allow our frustration with the disease to spill…
Nursing homes: To be or not to be
As a long-time RN and active leader within the profession, I’ve always been uncomfortable that personal care facilities are generically referred to…
From the Midwest to the Middle East
In the light from the hospital courtyard where refugees were cooking and doing laundry, I read the dedication in War Surgery, a…
Why can’t nursing jobs look like other jobs?
When I compare my sister’s accounting job to my role as a nurse, it’s clear that a significant disparity exists in the…
The Case for Soft Skills in Nursing Education
Clinical proficiency is essential for providing safe and prudent care, but soft skills (communication, empathy, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, cultural humility) are…
Embracing AI in nursing: A path to enhanced care and professional growth
In April, a California hospital was the scene of a protest by nurses concerned about publicly stated plans to integrate AI into…
How can nurses partner with environmental engineers to scale-up caring in the Anthropocene? Through Nursing Is STEM, as V-shaped professionals, or more?
One way nurses can scale-up care is through convergence to form V-shaped professionals. Convergence is defined as transdisciplinary collaboration to solve vexing…
Honoring our veterans
Honoring our veterans is an essential part of our society as they have shown dedication and bravery while serving our country. It’s…
Focus on obesity treatment for lasting lifestyle change
Change is difficult. Many individuals made New Year’s resolutions surrounding diet and physical activity, but 4 months into 2024, some have begun…
My old stethoscope
My stethoscope lay curled in the bottom of my bathroom drawer with other nursing tools—penlights, watches with second hands, and old badges…
The transformational role of charge nurses in the post-pandemic era
The strain on charge nurses is evident in several nursing sensitive indicators and hospital metrics, calling for a transformative approach to redefine…
Will Machines Replace Us?
The short answer: Do not be afraid! The longer answer: We’re in the midst of a national nursing shortage crisis, and now…
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