Your Contribution Counts
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, 2013
- 2 min
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, 2013
- 3 min
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, 2013
- 4 min
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, 2013
- 3 min
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, 2013
- 3 min
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, 2013
- 3 min
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, 2013
- 3 min
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, 2013
- 3 min
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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