by Dierdre Fisher | Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
2017 is fast approaching. As nurses we are busy taking care of others. We try to make plans but often don’t take the time to use a structured method to assist us. What have you done about defining, refocusing, and identifying new or revised goals? Many of us start the...
by Dierdre Fisher | Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Are you familiar with the term moral distress as it applies to nursing and our practice? The first thing we need to do is define what we’re talking about in this context. One definition used is according to Jameston “as feelings that are painful, and a psychological...
by Dierdre Fisher | Nov 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
We all need to rejuvenate ourselves from time to time because all work and no play makes Jane a very stressed-out person. Do you take time to re-energize yourself? Many people seem to think they must do something out of the ordinary and extraordinary. While the...