November 24, 2024 |
“I am going to have you sign the consent form.” I heard this while checking into my Primary Care Provider (PCP) appointment a few weeks ago. When I go into a healthcare appointment, I am always looking around for opportunities to improve on the patient experience. However, I never expect what I do encounter. This… Read more
October 17, 2024
I was eager to become a nurse and help other people. My mother has shared with me that even as early as pre-school, I was eager to help others in the classroom. Fast forward a few decades, and the desire to help others continues in a variety of ways. While I am no longer in… Read more
August 25, 2024 |
What is the role of resilience in being a nurse? I believe I am a resilient person. I also believe that my resilience has been as a result of challenges that I have overcome over the years. Recently resiliency came up in conversation in the context of nursing practice. The U.S. Department of State describes… Read more
June 18, 2024
“If it is not documented, then it is not done.” This expression is one that is commonly known amongst nurses working in direct care roles. Beyond this expression, is a need to recognize the value that documentation provides in care delivery. As a nurse and/or healthcare professional, the responsibility one has is to provide the… Read more
May 12, 2024 |
National Nurses Week runs May 6th through May 12th. The celebratory week culminates on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. May 12th is recognized as International Nurses Day by the International Council of Nurses. This year marks the 30th year of celebrating National Nurses Week. I have been a nurse for 24 years this June. I still remember… Read more
Dr. Kelley has 23 years of nursing experience. She spent the last 20 years working in the field of nursing informatics. Read more
