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Choosing the quality of our work
Are we at the mercy of our work environments or is there another way?
Observation… the first vital sign
Appreciating our innate powers of observation
Everyday conversations and their impact
Do we realise the significance of our everyday conversations and how they can support and inspire? This article touches simply and accessibly on the impact of being transparent in our interactions with others.
My experience of returning to nursing after believing that I never would
After a period of burnout a nurse returns to aged care through building a loving relationship with herself.
Is our brain the seat of our intelligence?
We currently espouse and marvel at the wonders of the human brain, but are we barking up the wrong tree?
What could be behind our poor communication in healthcare?
Looking at self-worth and the impact this has on our communication
Do we value ourselves as nurses and midwives?
An important question as the situation within health care intensifies…
Watching and waiting… working outside the stranglehold of time
Are we caught in an illusion of time that has us as hamsters in wheels? Is there another way to live and work? This midwife says yes…
Can men care?
Great questions raised about male nurses’ perception of the way that they care for others and themselves.
True care is very simple
How life changing warmth and true care can be… it’s so simple
My Dad’s death – appreciating extra-ordinary care
An exquisite and tender sharing – one woman’s experience of her father’s death and the extra-ordinary care they received
Working in high octane environments and staying steady
It is the simple things in life that keep us steady and well. This article explores the basics…