September is National Suicide Prevention Month; What to Know, Resources To Help
In this post, I want to remind readers that September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Each of us has a role in helping to recognize people in distress and help them work through dark times. Recognizing the signs of depression and other mental health conditions that leave people feeling helpless is the first step.
According to the National Institute of Health, warning signs that could lead to suicide could include:
Talking about suicide:
Wanting to die
Guilt or shame
Feeling like a burden to others
Remembering 9/11
I started posting an article to remember 9/11 on September 11, 2015, and have repeated it every year since as a reminder of what happened on September 11, 2001. As a reminder, September 11, 2001, was a beautiful sunny day till a well-coordinated terrorist group...
A Time to Look Back to Move Forward with a Clean Slate
September has always been the month I have made career changes. It is because this is the time of year when school starts, and we all begin with a clean slate. Over the holiday weekend, I had time to reflect on my career. I have had a great career, with some great...
Have You Heard About GLIMMERS?
Have you heard about GIMMERS? Recently, there has been a lot of talk about GIMMERS and how recognizing and embracing them can improve our lives. In this post, I want to introduce you to GIMMERS so you can recognize them when they come into your life. The term GLIMMERS...
A Book Review: Healing Healthcare; Evidence-Based Strategies to Mend Our Broken System
In this post, I review a new book that will be released in early October that guides healthcare leaders, specifically nurse leaders, in addressing the ills of our broken healthcare system. I contributed to the book and wrote Chapter 16, Taking Care of You. In this...
What are you Reading This Summer?
I hope you are having a good summer! I wanted to share some of my writing for this week's post. After reviewing them for this post, I found they are still pertinent and can help you personally and professionally. Take a look. If you have not read them, download them...
Tooting My Own Horn: Apex Award 2024
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...
How are YOU Preparing for Retirement?
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...
It’s Time to PREPARE for the November 2024 Election
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...
2024 Summer Reading List
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...
Breaking News: CMSA Releases Four Important Papers for All Case Management Professionals
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...
A Good Doctor Who Took A Chance to Treat A Complicated Patient with Scoliosis
I was talking to my cousin, who recently had complicated spinal surgery for an advanced case of Scoliosis. He has had this condition for years but never found a doctor who could help, and now he is having trouble walking due to advances in the condition. Before the...
