Pathways (by Kathrynn Thompson)
I recently gave a presentation to our internal medicine residents. I was chosen not because of my clinical expertise but because I am a cancer survivor and they wanted to hear about my personal cancer journey and what healthcare providers…
The Height of Spring (Guest Blogger: Leslie Moore)
APRIL IS THE MONTH TO STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS AND THERE ARE MANY TREES, SHRUBS AND SPRING FLOWERS IN BLOOM RIGHT OUTSIDE THE JAMES! GO OUT AND SMELL THEM. It will renew your energy,…
Social Media Tips (by Ruth Frankenfield)
Several years ago, a nurse was fired from her job for posting a photo on Instagram of a trauma room with the caption, “Man vs 6train…”. Before posting she made sure that it didn’t violate HIPPA laws or hospital…
CALM – Review of an app
I have been using an app on my iPhone for meditation and sleep. Calm. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 the best – I would give it a 9.5. The only thing that keeps this from being perfect is…
Coping With Patient Death (Guest Blogger)
Experiencing patient death is common for some nursing specialties and rare in others. Some patient deaths are more difficult for us to grieve and process than others, and it never seems to just “get easier.” Some patients we will have…
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