Tag Archives: Nursing

Images of Nurses

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

When we see images of nurses in the popular media, what do we see? When nurses are represented to the public, what message is being sent about nurses and the nursing profession?

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A Nursing Vacation?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

So, nurses, when is the last time you had a vacation? Even though you’re busy saving lives and doing good work in the world, even you deserve a break!

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Nurses Want Respect

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

There are many things that nurses would like, including higher wages, greater recognition of their clinical skills, and a sense that nurses truly matter in the larger scheme of things. But what underlies most anything that nurses want is the … Continue reading →

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Scrubs, Scrubs, Scrubs…..

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

I’ve heard many conflicting opinions about scrubs and how they can be used to identify nurses, strengthen nurses’ image, demean nurses, and even infantilize nurses. Let’s look at some of the arguments and explore this issue further.

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Nurses, Are You Caring For Your Own Heart?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

On Valentine’s Day, we think about those we love, expressing our care and affection through cards, gifts, flowers and other special treats. Nurses, what treats and affection will you give yourselves today?

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Politics and Nursing?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Have you ever contacted your Member of Congress, spoken to your local School Board, or written a letter to the editor? Like any other segment of the population, some nurses are very politically active and others are not at all. … Continue reading →

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Listening, Part 2

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

In last week’s blog post, I wrote about listening, and the various levels of listening in which we can engage. Let’s talk some more about this important subject, one of the nurse’s greatest tools.

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Listening

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

When you sit and speak with a patient or client, how do you listen? If you’re connecting with a colleague about a troublesome situation at work, what do you hear? Listening is more than just words leaving someone’s mouth and … Continue reading →

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Nursing and Technology

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

Advancing technology has become part and parcel of nursing and healthcare in the last several decades, and with the pace of change and innovation increasing exponentially, there’s obviously no turning back.

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What Is Holistic Nursing?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

The term “holistic” is frequently used but often misunderstood. Having said that, there is a branch of nursing known as holistic nursing, so let’s explore what holism has to do with our profession, and what it might mean to you … Continue reading →

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