National Nurses Week is a time for nurses to celebrate the profession of nursing and the vital work they do each day. As I prepared for Nurses Week, I took time to review my 40-year career as a registered nurse. As I looked back on my career I am proud of my...
As a digital journalist and nurse blogger, I look for events that explore the challenges we face in today’s complex work of healthcare and offer innovative solutions by leading organizations. This March, I had the opportunity to attend the 18th Annual Population...
Recently, a close friend died after a complex hospital stay after a fall where she broke her hip. The story is complicated and I don’t have all of the details, but the experience raises several questions that point to challenges people face when thrust into the...
Case management is an integral part of the healthcare delivery system. Today, case managers are in every sector of the healthcare system. Their work ensures people have access to appropriate care, contain healthcare costs and work to make sure those they are called to...
I was reading my Facebook page when I saw a post from a friend that said: “I won’t be able to get my MRI until the end of next week. I’m pissed.” This message alerted me to call a friend who needed a Patient Advocate. Some Background My friend was diagnosed with...
