Transformation is defined as a significant change in the character, or nature of someone by the WordSmyth dictionary. It involves a strong emotional impact to...
Recently a student used our CCRN Test Prep program and took the exam and failed. She wrote to me asking about how to use our 100% passing guarantee. In her...
Encouragement. Although I do not profess to be a dictionary nor do I know anyone named Webster, it seems to me that the word "encouragement" means more than...
Philosophically nurses know that research is important to clinical practice. In a recent study by Donna Jo McClosky, nurses agreed that research helps to...
In a recent study reported in the February 20, 2008 issue of JAMA, Dr. Peberdy and Associates found that survival from cardiac arrests was worse on nightshift...
A turtle on a fence post didn't get there by himself. No matter how large or how small your accomplishments, there have always been people along the way that...
This week I caught myself saying I "have to" go out of town to present a seminar. The terminology that I used was very negative. Whenever you say you "have to"...
Hello Friends, Just a reminder that our first annual all day educational event "Cardiovascular Update: Evidence Based Practices for the Management of...
Who are your teachers? I can learn something from anyone, but I can't learn everything from just one. I don't remember where I heard that quote, but I find it...
Is anyone in grad school at present. I am halfway through a MSN in education in an online program. We are discussing student centered learning. What are some...
I was walking out of work the other morning and was talking with a co- worker. She was frustrated about an incident she had with a consulting physician. She...
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Re-imagine what nursing education will be like if every educational activity was designed to be maximally effective; every piece of every educational activity...
"Nobody gives you power, you just take it." -Tom Peters, business author. What Tom Peters is referring to in this quote is the fact that power cannot be...
There are times when I just don't know how I'm going to get everything done. Deadlines are looming, and the pressure is on. That's when it hits me – the idea...
How refreshing David! I hope others are as enthused as I am. I like to try different methods to reach my audiences. Some people aren't too keen when you go...
I read a great article on Cardiomyopathy; it is really just a review of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, but it is comprehensive. And I...
REMINER: 12 LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION, PART II, HELD AT JCL COWDEN CENTER ON JULY 11, 2007 AT 6:00 PM ALSO WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL ON JULY 13, 2007 AT 1:00 PM WE...
Have you ever walked out on a movie that you absolutely loved? I've done it a couple of times. It might have been to take care of a sick kid or for some...
Hi All, I am new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself. While I have been around the block as a nurse for about (*gasp!*) 16 years, I am new to the...
According to Dr. Ernest of Ohio State University, leadership is not an innate characteristic. It can be developed through training. All nurses are leaders;...
Hello All, The Valley of the Sun Affiliate Chapter of the ACCN would like to invite you to our 3rd Educational Venue. DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE. We are very...
Unique Opportunity for CNSs and Educators Would you like to add additional income, while "Empowering Nurses to Become Extraordinary?" If you are a Clinical...
We are setting up a simulation lab and have purchased 2 of Laerdal's SimMan. One for the lab and one for "road trips" to the nursing units for some OJT. We...
There are times when I just don't know how I'm going to get everything done. Deadlines are looming, and the pressure is on. That's when it hits me – the...
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Stop beating yourself up - you are human like the rest of us! What did you learn from the mistake? Take a time out before you do certain things, maybe? See...
Dear all If you are me sitting millions of miles away from all, in South Africa and you get e-mails from from this group of people, it first of all brings...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the mpoweryournurses group: What is the greatest challenge that your nurses face when trying to provide...