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It seems that the theme for nurses this week is how do we resolve problems.  Many of us approach problems from a reactive stance, that is, we tend to respond by getting upset, angry and feel indignant that this is happening. Stepping back from the situation, we can get clear on what is really going on and what it is […]

Many nurses stay in their job because of their comfort zone.  They are comfortable with where they work, the policies and procedures, the staff, the routine, etc.  But things may not be clicking just right.  Maybe you’re getting write-ups here and there and talked to frequently.  Perhaps you may not fit in with the other staff and all these other […]

Frequently I hear nurses saying that we don’t have enough staff to take care of the patients.  The patients are too sick.  We have too many patients.  There are not enough supplies to care for the patients and we don’t have enough time to do everything we need to care for the patients.  These conversations are based in scarcity and […]

It may not feel like it but, from what I hear, nurses are having trouble finding employment.  When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed, hospitals got scared and were concerned whether they would be able to stay in business with the reimbursements provided by the ACA.  So, it appeared the nursing shortage went away, but hospitals were only waiting […]

One of the great truths in life is that things don’t always go our way.  When we find ourselves at the place of disappointment, anger, resentment or frustration, we have to press a “reset” button to overcome the situation.  The reset button is for a multitude of reasons.  We have to press it to not overeat, not to yell at […]

2016 is like all the past years and no New Year officially begins without the creation of New Year resolutions!  Millions come up with these gems at the beginning of each year and a lot of those folks also are probably like most of us and will fail to keep those resolutions. We all have a comfort zone and we […]

I have pondered this question a lot recently: is nursing is in one’s DNA? I’ve come to the conclusion that it really is. When you look at an acorn, you realize that it has the DNA to become an oak tree.  It cannot become anything else; it has no choice but to become a leafy giant if all goes well […]

Every nurse and health care provider knows that it is important to maintain patient confidentiality.  We are required to care for patients while respecting their privacy.  With that in mind, here are some tips on protecting patient privacy: Do NOT provide patient information to anyone. Even if a patient’s family or friends ask you for information, do NOT provide it.  […]

I remember when I was practicing that I would come to work and find almost everybody complaining.  How sick the patients were, about their assignment, what the previous shift didn’t do, difficult patients, that the family wasn’t there … and the complaints would go on and on.  From my clients, I also find occasional negativity about their workplace. Unfortunately, negativity […]

Nurses are the heart and soul of the health care team. Health Care Facilities would not exist without nurses.  Nurses are the eyes and ears of the physician and the lifeline of the patient. After I graduated from nursing school, some friends would ask “why didn’t you go on to medical school?”  Well, the public doesn’t understand how nurses are […]