by Elizabeth | May 16, 2016 | Art of Nursing, Blog
I ask a quick question when a nurse subscribes to my newsletter, which is: “What is the one thing that gets in the way of you enjoying your nursing career?” Now the responses come in all over the place… but the number one thing I hear is this:...
by Elizabeth | May 9, 2016 | Art of Nursing, Blog
Nurse’s Week is upon us. First off, I want to wish each and every nursing student, new to experienced nurse, and even retired nurses a very warm and wonderful Nurse’s Week to you. You ought to be extremely proud to be in this profession of nursing. I know...
by Elizabeth | Apr 1, 2016 | Art of Nursing, Blog, Resilience
In healthcare we often operate within certain structures. For example, we are employed overall by an organization. Within that institution, we may find ourselves working in a department of nursing. Each department often houses many nursing units. And then nursing...
by Elizabeth | Mar 28, 2016 | Art of Nursing
Last month, I was on a call with a business owner. This man, while telling me about his company, started talking about nurses and the nursing profession. Now, he warned me first with saying, ‘You know, I’m not a nurse’, but then went on to adamantly...
by Elizabeth | Mar 18, 2016 | Art of Nursing
Healthcare is ever-evolving. Everyday, we take in literature, audios, or videos reminding us how the field is progressing. In fact, many nurses experience this firsthand in the workplace. You receive an email from your Nurse Manager for an upcoming in-service on a new...
by Elizabeth | Mar 4, 2016 | Art of Nursing, Blog, Nursing career
Nurses are introduced to topics like communication and delegation in nursing school. Texts are provided that teach subjects like interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, and communication as it relates to patient safety. Delegation can be even...
