Have you ever stopped to notice how many “rules” you carry around in your own head?

I’m not talking about hospital policies or unit protocols. I’m talking about the invisible rules you’ve created for yourself — the ones that quietly dictate how you show up, what you say, and what you hold back.

R...

Nursing isn’t just about skills, knowledge, and patient care—it’s also about energy. I’m not talking about caffeine or hours of sleep (though those matter too). I’m talking about the kind of energy that comes from your mindset, your perspective, and the way you see yourself and the world around you....

Have you ever felt like you’re standing behind a one-way glass?
You can see everything that’s happening — the recognition, the awards, the praise your peers receive — but no one sees you.

You’re competent, reliable, compassionate, and deeply responsible. You show up, you deliver, you care. But when ...

If you’re reading this, chances are you already know you could be speaking up more often at work. Maybe you’ve been holding back in meetings, avoiding difficult conversations with colleagues, or biting your tongue when a patient’s safety feels at risk.

You want to use your voice—you just don’t want...

Nurses are some of the most responsible people on the planet. When there’s a problem, you step in. When patients need care, you give it. When colleagues are struggling, you shoulder more of the load.

But here’s the truth: responsibility without boundaries will drain you dry.

Too many nurses avoid ...

Nursing is one of the most respected professions in the world. We hold people’s lives in our hands, advocate for their safety, and often go far beyond what’s written in our job descriptions. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: while we take care of everyone else, many of us wait for som...

I used to believe no one wanted to hear what I had to say. My insights, my needs, my concerns—I convinced myself they didn’t matter. So, I stayed quiet while others spoke up and received the recognition and respect they deserved.

Many nurses today find themselves in that same place. They’re not spe...

I’ve been where you are.

Tired. Burned out. Wondering how much longer I can keep doing this… but staying anyway.

Because if I leave, who will take care of the patients?

It’s the paradox we face as nurses. We tell ourselves we’re protecting our patients by staying. And in a way, we are. But the tr...

I remember the moment I realized I’d lost myself.

After more than 30 years in healthcare—climbing the ladder from nurse’s aide to Vice President of Education—I found myself burned out, emotionally drained, and asking a question I couldn’t answer: What do I want?

For decades, I had done everything ...

(The Most Avoided Question You Need to Start Asking Yourself)

If you’re a nurse—or a woman who’s spent her life doing the “right thing,” following the rules, and putting everyone else first—there’s one question that might stop you in your tracks:

What do you want?

It seems simple. But for years, ...

As a nurse, you've likely mastered the art of putting others first.

You've gone the extra mile, skipped lunch, stayed late, and said "yes" even when your body and soul whispered "no."

You’re not alone.

This level of compassion and responsibility is what makes nurses extraordinary. But without bou...

Early in my career, my boss gave me some feedback:

“You need to speak up more on conference calls.”

She meant well.
She knew I had ideas.
But what she didn’t understand was this:

I wasn’t not speaking up because I didn’t care or didn’t have thoughts to contribute.
I was listening—deeply.

I’ve ne...