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How many times have you wondered about your contribution and how important it is to the team, to yourself? Your contribution is...
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Oct 28, 20132 min read
Setting Intentions For Effective Communication
I have spent hundreds of hours trying to communicate as effectively as possible with nurses and physicians. This does not necessarily...
Aug 18, 20133 min read
Knowing When to Call the Doctor
Okay, here is a glimpse at my dark side. Once when I was an internal medicine/pediatric resident, I had a conversation with an attending...
May 23, 20134 min read
Please Introduce Yourself
When I was a child, my parents introduced me to the concept of “good manners.” These behaviors were a sort of code of conduct that...
May 13, 20133 min read
Letting Off Some Steam
Throughout my life I have seen many people get into disagreements. Sometimes these have been physical altercations and other times heated...
Apr 29, 20133 min read
State Your Concern
“What’s the patient’s name?” I said. “I knew you would ask that question!” I had been called about a new admission, and as I held the...
Apr 23, 20133 min read
Bringing Out the Teacher in You
I love to teach! I enjoy taking a difficult topic and explaining it in a way that people can understand. This fascination has been a part...
Apr 12, 20133 min read
Two Hours of Bliss
One day I went to work ready to start a night shift. I was prepared to take on any challenge, and I was ready to provide excellent care....
Feb 3, 20133 min read
Ways to Instantly Express Confidence as a Nurse
You wake up in the morning and prepare for your day ahead as a healthcare professional. You shower, get dressed, and make yourself fresh...
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