• Thanks for the Recognition!!!

    I am very honored to have The Everything New Nurse Book recently listed # 17 among 105 books on LPNtoBSNonline.org’s Ultimate Reading List for Nurses. There are 2 editions available now. Today I heard TheNursingSiteBlog was listed by TopMedicalAssistantSchools.com as one of the Top 14 Nursing Blogs of 2014. WOW! I was also featured on a recent posting from Terpening Insurance with several other top nurse writers discussing Don’t Let Winter Drag You Down: 5 Tips to Stay Healthy These are terrific honors, and coming from peer groups they really mean a lot!!! Thanks so much for the recognition.

  • Highway Hypodermics a Premier Guide for Travel Nurses

    When nurse authors meet, they swap autographed copies of their books. Epstein LaRue (Epi also known as Kay in the real world)  and I recently met for lunch to celebrate our half birthday. We share July 27 as our real birthday. Epi is now working in So CA as a travel nurse and we just had to find time to meet face to face finally and celebrate! And to swap books and have a photo op. photo (c)Tim Quan : nurse authors Epstein LaRue and Kathy Quan The Highway Hypodermics series is the premier guide for travel nurses in my mind, and Epi is the guru. I never had a…

  • Landau “Making Lives Better” Scholarship Launches Today

    Are you a nursing student or recently been accepted into nursing school? Are you excited about becoming a nurse but worried about the costs of education? Landau Uniforms is reaching out to help those aspiring to serve others. Landau Uniforms is offering four $2,500 scholarships to current and aspiring nursing students through the Landau “Making Lives Better” Scholarship. From now through April 10th, APPLY for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship from Landau Uniforms. Applicants limited to ONE entry. Winners will be announced the week of May 5th. Let Landau help YOU make a difference. Landau Uniforms has been a leader in healthcare uniform apparel industry for over 50…

  • Color Psychology — what Color Scrubs do YOU Prefer?

    Wearing white is synonymous with nurses although for a long while now nurses have worn colorful uniforms and scrubs. Scrubs have come to be the most popular choice. And with so many options they will never be considered to be boring as was the old white nurses uniform and cap. Did you ever wonder why you are drawn to specific color scrubs, or why a facility or educational institute might favor a specific color? I find myself drawn to blue first and then to other colors. What about you? Check out this color info-graphic from Uniform Advantage on Color Psychology. View their online catalog for some terrific choices.    P.S.…

  • Landau “Making Lives Better” Nursing Scholarship

    Are you a nursing student or recently been accepted into nursing school? Are you excited about becoming a nurse but worried about the costs of education? If you are, don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity coming on February 4, 2014! Landau Uniforms is reaching out to current and aspiring nursing students interested in furthering their education to offer them the opportunity to win one of four $2,500 scholarships through the Landau “Making Lives Better” Scholarship! So, don’t forget! You have from February 4th through April 10th to APPLY for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship from Landau Uniforms. Applicants limited to ONE entry. Winners will be announced the…