Recognizing Vulnerability 

Recognizing Vulnerability 

By Donna Stewart, RN, BSN, CCM  After the recent death of my father from lung cancer, the various family stressors that accompany such a loss, and then the very unexpected passing of one of my patients, I realized I needed to make the time to schedule a long-past-due...
Retired but Not Finished

Retired but Not Finished

By Joe Miller, RN, ACM-RN So, you’re retired — Now what? You don’t suddenly stop having an interest in healthcare or in helping others negotiate the complexities of today’s healthcare system, and you can’t ignore that you still want to contribute to a profession that...
We Make a Difference

We Make a Difference

By Sonia Valdez, DNP, RN, ACNP, GANP, PHN, CVRN-BC, FAAN Nurses sometimes choose their careers based on a passion or because they believe that nursing is their mission in life. A career that is passion-driven helps you stay focused on the love you have for what you...