So many data elements distributed across so many screens… Who is putting the puzzle together?
Nurses are the most trusted for the 23rd year in a row.
March 23, 2025 |
Their patients come first, often even before themselves. On January 13th, the Gallup poll released its data for the most honest and ethical professions as ranked by the public. “Three in four Americans consider nurses highly honest and ethical, making them the most trusted of 23 professions rated in Gallup’s annual measurement.” As a nurse, this… Read more
Patients are People Too
January 25, 2025
Patients are people first. Patients are people who should have a voice in their care. Patients are people. While this is inherently known amongst us all, the words do have some differences in meaning within healthcare settings. The first pilot research study that I conducted investigated the meaning of knowing the patient. To know the… Read more
Views from the Patient Side
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
Caring for Oneself while Caring for Others
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
