I have already written a post on Flow – but it is such a fascinating topic! “The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… The best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.” … [Read more…]
I had a discussion with an anaesthetist in my theatre this week, an anaesthetist who I thought was well educated and well informed. I was very disappointed with the direction of our conversation and it made me think about this conversation as a topic for this post. I am not sure how the topic … [Read more…]
Every single person on this earth has a skill that makes them creative. I am not just saying this so you will feel good, I think it is the truth and I often say it to others. Look around you everything you see was created by someone – if a person can do it … [Read more…]
It has been such a long time since I posted anything about what I am working on. So I thought a quick post about what I am up to and maybe what will be next?? Liberty Love Cushion I have just finished this lovely Liberty cushion – just a quick throw together EPP heart … [Read more…]
May I recommend the AUSMED CPD app – it is a great way to track and plan your education. In July 2010, Ausmed launched the country’s first CPD Organiser for nurses. This technology, developed in-house, was released almost immediately at the start of national registration in Australia. The CPD Organiser was a free tool allowing … [Read more…]
This has been hotly debated in theatre for a few years. Cloth hats are a difficult topic. So here is a little post all about scrub hats! It was only in the ACORN standard 2010-2011 that cloth hats were still deemed okay.: S11 Perioperative Attire Standard statement 4 – Head and facial hair shall be … [Read more…]
45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition sometime in their lifetime (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts). In any one year period, 1 million Australian will suffer from depression, 2 million from anxiety. Australia population in 2015 was 23.7 million. Knit one. Purl one. Knit one. Purl one. Knit one. Purl one. The rhythmic and repetitive nature of … [Read more…]
In recent weeks, Australian nurses have been ranked the most highly regarded profession for the 23rd year in a row. Nurses are ranked as the most ethical, honest, respected and trusted professionals everywhere in the world. Why? Because it takes a special kind of person to choose to spend their lives caring for others. It … [Read more…]
Thinking and being positive can unlock a whole treasure chest of ideas and energy. It can build your confidence, grow your leadership, enhance your relationships and improve your health. It also helps you to release your creative juices. Happiness fuels success – when we are positive our brains are more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient … [Read more…]
I don’t get a lot of encouragement and support from my immediate family. Have you ever shared your dream with someone, only to have them stomp on it with a few unsupportive words? ‘I’ve been thinking about writing a blog, and—’ ‘It’s really hard to get readers, you know.’ Does this happen to you? Sometimes … [Read more…]
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