I made my way up to the 4th floor of a local hospital. I was there to wish the staff a Merry Christmas and remind them I had not forgotten them since my last visit there as a speaker. Winding my way down the halls, I heard this soft voice coming from one of the rooms. Stopping to listen, I realized this was a nurse … Read more
I have been a nurse for more than 40 years. Several years ago when my husband Trip suffered a terrible injury, I became aware of the difference in the perception of healthcare providers. Not having practiced at the bedside for more than 20 years, I was suddenly on the “other side” of care. I became aware of those who encourage and promote healing, and those … Read more
April is fast approaching and, too often it brings turbulent storms. When I hear about unstable weather such as hurricanes and tornados, I remember the stories I heard while working years ago in Alabama. I was coaching and speaking at a large hospital, and the staff had just suffered the wounds that come from a tornado in their surrounding counties. The stories I heard were … Read more
Sometimes in nursing, we may have this wonderful thing we want to do for the good of mankind, the nursing assistants or our department managers. It may be to create a class of study, hold an informational conference, create a particular workbook or hold a retreat on compassion fatigue . . . and for some reason it just doesn’t seem to work out. “Why Lord … Read more
Make no mistake – you have a calling on your life. God has chosen you to fulfill His purpose on this earth, and He has given you the gifts and passion to complete your mission. You don’t get to choose your talents, and while these skills are yours – given to you – they are yours to share and help someone else. What an honor … Read more