• Book Review: The Joy of Nursing Reclaiming Our Nobility

    Have you ever thought about how many “first patients” you have had in your career? I certainly remember my very first patient in nursing school for a variety of reasons, but that’s a story for another day.  I don’t think I really ever thought about categorizing all of the other “firsts” into one bigger category however.  The first baby I saw being born, the first patient who coded, the first one who died, the first time I truly saved a patient’s life, and then the first one who truly practically pulled my heart strings out. WOW! Yes, I’ve had a great career. Today I picked up a book sent to…

  • National CPR Association Honors the NursingSiteBlog.com

    I recently received notice that TheNursingSiteBlog was chosen as one of the Top 10 Blogs for Nurses in 2016 by the National CPR Association. I am always humbled to be honored and to be listed in such great company. Please check out the other 9 blogs in this list. They are all terrific! Thank you National CPR Association. window.amznpubstudioTag = “daretodreampr-20”;

  • American Healthcare is in Jeopardy

    Healthcare is on the front burner in American politics. The new regime has promised to overturn the ACA (Affordable Care Act) aka “Obamacare,” something that has been tried many times since it became law and has failed. This time it might not. And they have assured us they intend to act swiftly. We need to act now!! What are the consequences? It is TERRIFYING to think that the action may be taken without a thought or care as to what to do after the fact.  Suddenly literally Millions of Americans could find themselves without ANY health insurance and NO options. For years the Republican party has shouted they have a…