Taylor Swift & Family Nurses
Discover the surprising similarities between Taylor Swift and family nurses, from compassion and communication to resilience and advocacy, in this insightful exploration of caregiving and connection.
How to Gently and Effectively Advocate for Family Visiting: Softening Illness Suffering
Learn how gentle, compassionate advocacy for family visiting can soften illness suffering and support healing, as illustrated by a powerful real-life family nursing intervention during COVID-19.
Maxine Alexander: My First Black Friend, Racism & Health Problems
This blog post reflects on the author’s childhood friendship with Maxine Alexander, a Black classmate, and explores the enduring connection between racism and health problems, highlighting the need for more awareness and compassion in healthcare.
The Hijacking of Mourning Rituals: Is Covid-19 World Reviving Healing Rituals?
Covid-19 has sparked a resurgence of mourning rituals, highlighting their vital role in healing, connection, and collective grieving, even as virtual funerals and postponed ceremonies reshape traditional practices.
Conquering Fear During Social-Distancing or Self-quarantine: Even Fearing the Disappearance of Popcorn
Learn practical strategies to manage fear and anxiety during social distancing or self-quarantine, including the surprising role of small comforts like popcorn in navigating uncertainty.
Dr Beverly Anderson: Remembering a Life & a Name
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Beverly Anderson, this tribute reflects on grief, spirituality, and the enduring connection through rituals and remembrance.
“I’ve never seen a family interview”: Three Approaches to Transform Practice!
Transforming nursing practice through three key approaches—video observation, simulated interviews, and real-life family interactions—to integrate therapeutic conversations and family-centered care.
“Because She Knows Me”: A Poignant Commendation for a Cardiac Family Nurse
A powerful reflection on the impact of therapeutic conversations in family nursing, highlighting how a cardiac patient’s trust in his nurse—because “she knows me”—became a profound testament to the healing power of compassionate care.
Eckhart Tolle’s Words of Wisdom: Application to Family Nursing Practice
Discover how Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom can transform family nursing practice by fostering presence, reducing suffering through fact-based thinking, and embracing the power of acceptance in the face of illness.
The Kindness of Strangers and its Application to Family Nursing Practice: What I learned from walking the Camino Frances!
The kindness of strangers on the Camino Frances offers profound insights for family nursing practice, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, compassion, and non-judgmental care in healing relationships.
