• Kaplan Issues Another Call for Stories from Nurses

    From Kaplan Publishing….Kaplan Publishing, the publisher of a broad range of educational and consumer books by and for healthcare providers, is now accepting stories for a new and exciting anthology, Beyond Borders: Nurses’ Stories about Working Abroad. Kaplan wants nurses from all over the world to reveal what it’s like to practice nursing outside their hometowns, in places like the United States, Jamaica, France, Indonesia and beyond. Whether confronted with unfamiliar cultural norms, new medical language, or greater or fewer resources than you would experience at home, your story will open a window into the commonalties and cultural differences in how the art and science of nursing is practiced around…

  • Stress Management Tips For Healthcare Workers

    Here’s a guest post for your enjoyment… Stress Management Tips For Healthcare Workers©2009 Sarah Scrafford All Rights Reserved There’s no doubt about it, stress is a part of each of our lives from the moment we lose the innocence of childhood and cross over the threshold into adolescence. And there are some professions that are more stressful than others, where you’re going to find it hard to manage this negative emotion let alone avoid it altogether, and the healthcare sector is one of them. The responsibility for patients weighs you down, the anxiety of loved ones takes its toll on you, the long hours make you a zombie fueled by…

  • Essentials for Nursing Students

    I just posted a new article on The Nursing Site entitled Essentials for Nursing Students. There are a lot of things to consider besides books, tuition, and fees. But before you buy anything, check with your school for specific information. photo:©Kathy Quan©2009 Kathy Quan RN BSN All Rights Reserved

  • Thanks for the Great Review!

    Over at Suite101.com, Lisa DeLuca wrote a terrific review of my book, The Everything Guide to Caring for Aging Parents. (Thanks Lisa!) Please give Lisa’s articles a thorough view. She has some very helpful information about Caregiver Support issues that we can all learn from!!! As a Feature Writer at Suite101.com, Lisa also offers valuable information about Personality/Anxiety/Mood Disorders.