I hope you are having a good summer. I am sharing links to my Summer Reading List and Professional Reading List so you have something to read as I am away for a few days. Take some time to review them and check out some books. I will be back next week! 2023 Summer...
I hope you are having a good summer! In this issue of Nurses Advocate, I wanted to share some of the books I have written over the past few years. These books speak to self-improvement, and the value nurses and case managers bring to the healthcare industry. As they...
I had a positive post planned for this week, but it is 10:47 pm, and I am waiting to hear from my lung cancer patient, who is currently in the hospital on the Hospice floor. So I am sharing another example of How The Health Care System is Built for The Healthcare...
You never know where scanning on social media will take you. Recently, I saw a post from a Patient Advocate colleague Lori Schellenberg that caught my eye. Her post said – the willingness to listen is the biggest and most important action we can take! I clicked...
One of the competencies case managers need to work on daily is being an educator. As case managers, we care for people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Education must be geared to each person. In addition, people have different learning styles, such as; audio...
Welcome to the 2023 Summer Reading List. This year’s list is made up of a variety of books from family, friends and colleagues from Facebook and Linked In. There are individual books as well as series that were contributed by various people. I also added TV/Cable...
It’s Conference Season! I love to go to conferences, and now that COVID has leveled off, more and more conferences are coming back live and in person. Conferences allow us to reconnect with colleagues and friends, learn, and meet new vendors who can help us meet...
A long time ago, one of my mentors told me, “Anne, if you have a problem, please come to me – but in addition to the problem, bring a recommendation for a solution.” This statement has stayed with me over the years and helped me use my voice to resolve...
This weekend, my husband and I traveled to Maryland for our nephew and great nieces’ graduations. Ryan is graduating from High School, and Gwen is graduating from pre-K. Both are important milestones we need to celebrate. We take the time to celebrate these milestones...
This is the 6th Year of My Professional Reading List. I hope you will take time to review this year’s list and check out some of the recommended resources. The resources listed keep me up to date on happenings in our healthcare system. I put a hyperlink in each title...
Recently a friend of mine passed away. It was a shock to learn about this, as I had just seen her at the pool. Ann was a retired teacher and came almost daily to the pool to exercise and socialize with the other ladies. I have good memories of walking in the pool,...
As a case manager, I have worked with several people who sustained catastrophic injuries. My role was to help them work with them to get them through the system, help them access the needed resources, and close the case. In a worker’s comp case, I would work...
The month of May has been designated Nurses Month to recognize Nurses for the work they do. It is a good time to reflect on your career. As a nurse since 1973, I have had an incredible career. As a nurse leader, I have been privileged to educate and share insights on...
Last week my husband and I explored the Greek Isles via the Viking Sea. In preparing for our trip, I reviewed the route we would take and tried to decide which excursions we wanted to take as we visited each Island. From my research, I knew the journey would be...
Last week I had my second annual visit with my Hematologist. As a Brain Tumor Survivor, I look forward to seeing Dr. Lossos. I know I am doing well, but having him validate that is a comfort to me. I am grateful for another good appointment. After eight years, we have...
Has anyone ever asked you, “what advice would you give your younger self about life”? If you are like me, you could think of many things you might like to do over if you have the chance. That is why I found the book “Critical Life Skills for Teens: Simple...
A few weeks ago, I met a friend for lunch. He has been in healthcare for over 50 years and has seen the ups and downs of the healthcare system. I asked him how he remains optimistic when the system seems to be going backwards. Here are his words of wisdom. “My...
As many of you know who follow me, I am a Brain Cancer Survivor. I have been doing well and moving forward with my life. In this week’s post, I want to reflect on the upheaval of illness, the challenge of recovery, and what is left in the wake. Recently, I had a...
