LinkedIn, Microsoft, Nursing, and Nurses' Careers
For those nurses who've been resistant to acknowledging that LinkedIn is salient to nursing career development and professional networking, your resistance is officially futile. With Microsoft's recent $26 billion purchase of LinkedIn, professionals around the world---including those in healthcare---are likely to see the crucial presence and necessity of LinkedIn increasing over time.Networking and LinkedInAs I've mentioned in numerous articles, podcasts, and blog posts, I believe that LinkedIn is central to nurse career development and networking. From interacting as a member of robust LinkedIn groups to connecting with t...
Source: Digital Doorway - June 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: LinkedIn nurse nurses nurses and social media nursing Source Type: blogs
Orlando, Gun Violence, LGBTQ Rights, and Nurse Advocacy
The mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida on June 12th, 2016 was a stark reminder that we are still struggling with issues related to violence, hatred, guns, homophobia, and the potential for terrorism in the United States. As nurses, we bear a variety of responsibilities to the public when it comes to public health, safety, and wellness, and how we respond collectively and individually to such events says a great deal about the nursing profession and the nurses who comprise it.Suffering All AroundWhen I first heard about the Orlando shooting, I of course thought of the injured, the dead, and their famil...
Source: Digital Doorway - June 15, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: nurse nurses nursing Source Type: blogs
Avoid Three Common Nursing Resume Mistakes
In 2016, resumes are still very important for nurses, whether you're just out of school or a fully seasoned nursing professional. Resumes aren't rocket science, but many a nurse feels confused and baffled by how to make their resume work. Why not avoid some common mistakes that will weaken your resume from the start?1. Flaunt Your CredentialsYou shed blood, sweat, and tears to earn your credentials, right? So, why do so many nurses fail to place their credentials after their name at the top of their resume? Don't make the reader search for the education section of your resume in order to discover what degree you have. If y...
Source: Digital Doorway - May 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: career career development career management nurse nurse career nurse careers nurse resumes nurses nursing nursing careers nursing resumes Source Type: blogs
It's Nurses Week Every Week
We nurses are the backbone, the lifeblood, and the connective tissue of healthcare around the world. We serve in myriad capacities, and it ' s our clinical skill, compassion, and broad scope of knowledge that make us such an intrinsic part of the fabric of society. Sure, we may be the heart of healthcare, but we ' re a good portion of the brains, as well. < br / > < br / > < br / > < div class= " separator " style= " clear: both; text-align: center; " > < a href= " https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKsgs1iVlys/VzNTaEnR6tI/AAAAAAAAO_8/2Gbuzp532ggdWZDLQXjSRrGeMI1ng-ElwCLcB/s1600/NurseDrawingHeart.jpg " imageanchor= " 1 " style= ...
Source: Digital Doorway - May 11, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: nurse nurses nursing Source Type: blogs
It's Nurses Week Every Week
We nurses are the backbone, the lifeblood, and the connective tissue of healthcare around the world. We serve in myriad capacities, and it's our clinical skill, compassion, and broad scope of knowledge that make us such an intrinsic part of the fabric of society. Sure, we may be the heart of healthcare, but we're a good portion of the brains, as well. Nurses play many roles: counselor, comforter, researcher, primary care provider, advocate, task-based clinician, writer, business owner, consultant, and more. The many roles we can play underscores the fact of our flexibility, and the ways in which we can contribute on so man...
Source: Digital Doorway - May 11, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: nurse nurses nursing Source Type: blogs
Ken Burns Misses The (Nursing) Boat
Most people have probably heard of Ken Burns, the famous filmmaker; and many people who know about Ken Burns have heard of his four-part cancer series, "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies."Having just finished watching this six-hour cinematic expose on the history, research, treatment, diagnosis, and future of cancer, I found myself feeling let down; and why was I feeling let down? Because, in six hours of "edutainment," Burns failed to feature or pay attention to a single nurse throughout the entire program. Once again, the mainstream media gives nurses the cold shoulder, pushing them summarily into a dark, quiet corner ...
Source: Digital Doorway - April 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: nurse nurses nursing the media Source Type: blogs
Nurse Change Agents Can Mix It Up
Nurses, when you're at work, do you feel like there are things that need to change? Are there processes, policies, or nursing procedures that everyone follows but seem woefully inefficient or old school? Are people at work stuck doing things the same old way just because no one has taken the initiative to pivot and alter the pattern? That can be frustrating, especially if you're a natural born nurse change agent.Change Agents 'R' UsIf you're not officially a nurse manager or leader, it can seem inappropriate or downright scary to attempt to initiate change in your workplace. However, change agents come in all shapes...
Source: Digital Doorway - April 15, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: healthcare healthcare policy nurse nurses nursing nursing practice Source Type: blogs
Nurse Keith's April Fools' Day Instagram Roundup
Hello, friends! In honor of April Fools ' Day and the end of an intense week of nursing, coaching, writing, and running a small business as a nurse entrepreneur, I thought I ' d share some fun images that are up on < a href= " http://instagram.com/nursekeithcoaching " target= " _blank " > my Instagram feed < /a > . I ' ve been having loads of fun on Instagram, checking out what nurses are up to on that image-driven platform; I wanted to share some of the fun here on Digital Doorway with those of you who may not yet be playing over there on IG. Enjoy, and happy April Fools ' Day! < br / > < br / > < div class= " separato...
Source: Digital Doorway - April 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: nurse nurses nursing Source Type: blogs
Nurse Keith's April Fools' Day Instagram Roundup
Hello, friends! In honor of April Fools' Day and the end of an intense week of nursing, coaching, writing, and running a small business as a nurse entrepreneur, I thought I'd share some fun images that are up on my Instagram feed. I've been having loads of fun on Instagram, checking out what nurses are up to on that image-driven platform; I wanted to share some of the fun here on Digital Doorway with those of you who may not yet be playing over there on IG. Enjoy, and happy April Fools' Day!The above image is a photo of me being nibbled on by Teal, my friendly Arabian neighbor. He's a hoot and a holler, and there's nothing...
Source: Digital Doorway - April 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: nurse nurses nursing Source Type: blogs
Is Your Nursing " Check Engine " Light On?
Do you know the < i > check engine light < /i > that occasionally (or frequently) makes itself known on your dashboard? That light is generally a warning that something under the hood needs attention (unless it ' s my truck, and it just comes on whenever it feels like it). So, nurses, how do you know that your personal & nbsp; < i > check engine light < /i > is on and your nursing engine is potentially in danger of overheating? < br / > < br / > < div class= " separator " style= " clear: both; text-align: center; " > < a href= " https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cdhf0Ot0R7U/Vt4uq-f0vPI/AAAAAAAAO3o/BkIRSyLFZ4g/s1600/Depositphot...
Source: Digital Doorway - March 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: burnout prevention nurse nurse self care nurses nursing wellness Source Type: blogs
Is Your Nursing "Check Engine" Light On?
Do you know the check engine light that occasionally (or frequently) makes itself known on your dashboard? That light is generally a warning that something under the hood needs attention (unless it's my truck, and it just comes on whenever it feels like it). So, nurses, how do you know that your personal check engine light is on and your nursing engine is potentially in danger of overheating? Unfortunately, our bodies and minds don't have a visual dashboard that we can simply glance at when we get behind the wheel, thus more introspective powers are called for in the absence of a personal check engine light (or until...
Source: Digital Doorway - March 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: burnout prevention nurse nurse self care nurses nursing wellness Source Type: blogs
Spinning It Positive in Nursing Job Interviews
Nurses, when you're sitting in a job interview for a new nursing position, do you feel like you have to constantly be on the defensive? Are you anxious about how to respond to questions that seem to be geared towards creating a crack in the foundation of your career and self-confidence? Do you tremble at the thought of verbal swordplay? Job interviews can feel like you're being grilled and prepared for dinner, and there are tactics that you can employ to counter those cutting questions and turn the conversation in your favor. I'm not saying it's easy, but a calm, cool, and collected interviewee can indeed think on her feet...
Source: Digital Doorway - March 4, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: career career development career management careers healthcare careers hospital nursing interviews nurse nurse career nurses nursing careers Source Type: blogs
Playing Big in Your Nursing Career
Have you ever played small in your life or nursing career? Have you taken the path of least resistance or otherwise ignored the inner voice that's pushing you to greater heights or bigger risks---as a nurse or as a human being? Have you played small when you really wanted to play it big? You're not alone!We've all played it small at certain times in our lives, even when we knew we needed to think bigger. There are plenty of voices inside of us (and outside of us!) that compel us to not take risks, to do what others say we should, and to ignore our inner yearnings and intuition.Nurses hear a lot of "shoulds" throughout thei...
Source: Digital Doorway - February 24, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: career careers nurse nurse career nurse careers nurses nursing Source Type: blogs
What's Nurse Career Coaching, Anyway?
When I encounter nurses online, or at meetings and nursing conferences, they often want to know what career coaching for nurses is really about and if it can truly help them. I generally reply that, yes, career coaching can be a powerful resource for most nurses, and I describe what I actually do in my role as a coach. < br / > < br / > < div class= " separator " style= " clear: both; text-align: center; " > < a href= " https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hp4TqQM-TZI/VrqKoPvZriI/AAAAAAAAO0k/mZTz6HJeyxY/s1600/Coaching%2Bis%2Ba%2Bmeeting%2Bof%2Bminds.png " imageanchor= " 1 " style= " margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; " > < ...
Source: Digital Doorway - February 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: career career development career management careers healthcare careers nurse nurse career nurse careers nurse self care nurses nursing nursing careers self-care Source Type: blogs
What's Nurse Career Coaching, Anyway?
When I encounter nurses online, or at meetings and nursing conferences, they often want to know what career coaching for nurses is really about and if it can truly help them. I generally reply that, yes, career coaching can be a powerful resource for most nurses, and I describe what I actually do in my role as a coach.This post is about pulling back the curtain on career coaching for nurses, and spelling out exactly what working with me is like and how nurses benefit from such services. Sometimes, describing how a career coach can help is enough for a nurse to spring into action, hit the books, do his or her own re...
Source: Digital Doorway - February 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: career career development career management careers healthcare careers nurse nurse career nurse careers nurse self care nurses nursing nursing careers self-care Source Type: blogs
