When I started writing my Blog, Nurse Advocate, in 2016, I said I wanted to accomplish three things: To educate people ( and caregivers) on how to be their own best advocates when they are thrust into the complex healthcare system To educate healthcare professionals...
As a new retiree, I reflect on how I prepared to be where I am today. Looking back, I realized that I started preparing when I was 30. It was 1984, and I was working for a Risk Management Company. 401Ks were being introduced by employers. The company I worked for had...
I hope you are having a good summer. Many are on vacation, resting, and spending time with their families, so I want to keep this post short and to the point. When you return to your usual routine, make sure you are registered to vote in the November election. If you...
Since 2016, I have shared my Summer Reading list with Nurses Advocate readers, social media followers, and family and friends. The 2024 Summer Reading List is robust and will provide interesting reads for Summer Reading and Beyond. I thank all who have contributed to...
Last week, the Case Management Society of America held its annual conference in Providence Rhode Island. Four important papers were released that all case managers can use and share with patients and families, physicians, health systems, payers, and case managers from...