— Operating Room —

CNOR Recertification + 5 Free Resources for Continuing Education and Points

October 22, 2021

Can you believe that 2021 is almost over? The continued stress and strain of the pandemic, increased workloads and case volumes, staffing shortages, vaccine mandates, and political frenzy all seem to have come together to make the year just fly quickly by. Although I know we’ve all felt every grueling hour during the extra longs… Read More CNOR Recertification + 5 Free Resources for Continuing Education and Points

— Best Practice, Operating Room —

Effective Communication: The Foundation of Patient Safety

September 27, 2021
Patient Safety

In the operating room, we use the phrase “patient safety” an awful lot – for good reason, too. Everything we do hinges on providing our patients with a safe surgical experience. We confirm their identity, surgical site, and laterality multiple times before rolling back, we position them for their procedures in ways least likely to… Read More Effective Communication: The Foundation of Patient Safety

— Real Life —

Being a Mom Isn’t Easy

May 9, 2021
being a mom isn't easy

Raising children is a full time job. As I’m sitting here trying to write something encouraging for Mother’s Day, I’ve fussed at one child for not doing one of his chores like he was supposed to, reminded another (for the 3rd time) that he needs to brush his teeth, and my daughter is getting ready… Read More Being a Mom Isn’t Easy