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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...