the heART of nursing

“The baby is cleaned off, examined and wrapped in a towel. Katie, the Australian midwife, brings the baby to the mother’s face so that she can see her while we are finishing the c-section. The mother makes no expression, but tears roll down her face when she sees her healthy baby.” MSF obstetrician-gynecologist, Veronica Ades, tells the story of delivering a baby for a patient who has already lost her first two and how women’s reactions to these traumatic experiences in South Sudan differ so massively from those in the U.S., where Veronica is from. (via doctorswithoutborders)

“At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don’t keep other people out. They fence you in. Life is messy. That’s how we’re made. So, you can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” Grey’s Anatomy (via kari-shma)

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“Authentic leaders understand their own purpose and search for meaning along life’s journey”

Maria A. Shirley, RN, MS, MBA, FACHE, CNAA, BC

Reflections on Nursing Leadership

“To produce the leaders of tomorrow, we need to see the best of our profession move seamlessly across teaching, research, and clinical activity.”

Tony Butterworth, CBE, PhD, RMN, RGN, FRCN, FmedSci, FRCPsych

Reflections on Nursing Leadership

“When expectant parents have their first sonogram, they are often surprised at the image on the screen. But when the health professional tells them, “There is your baby,” that blur takes on a powerful meaning. …In the early stages of growth, many projects are little more than a blur. It takes a trained eye to interpret the indistinct, fuzzy image as evidence of real progress. Mentors spot the signs of growth before they are obvious to the untrained eye. They name the emerging reality and honor the natural process of birth and growth.”

Eric Klein, BA, and Nancy Dickenson-Hazard, RN, MSN, FAAN

Reflections on Nursing Leadership

“Patients were brought to us in the middle of interrogation for medical care, in order to make them fit for further interrogation. This is unacceptable. Our role is to provide medical care to war casualties and sick detainees, not to repeatedly treat the same patients between torture sessions.” MSF general director Christopher Stokes. MSF is suspending operations in detention centers in Misrata, Libya, because detainees are being tortured and denied urgent medical care. (via doctorswithoutborders)

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“One of my patients was a young boy who had heart problems. He was not long for this world, but I spent time dancing with him. I think what we provided this boy was a sense of stability, a sense of support, and some palliative care. What I’ve had to learn with MSF is that sometimes you can dig as deep as you can and find out as much as you can, clinically speaking, only to learn that all you can do is hang out and provide a moment of fun for your patient.” MSF nurse Mary Jo Frawley writes about working in Haiti after the earthquake in January 2010. (via doctorswithoutborders)

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“I was but a fledgling nurse. My nursing knowledge was limited, and not well versed. Your standards were HIGH Your expectations were GREAT You inspired me to see, nursing was my fate. Education and wisdom, you provided. Mentoring and coaching it never subsided. As I reflect upon my achievements, it becomes evident to me, that, because of YOU, I am a better ME!”

Sharon A. Brown, RN, MSN

The HeART of Nursing, Second Edition

“The best lessons I’ve learned came from the school of life.”

Grayce Sills, RN, PhD

Pivotal Moments in Nursing, Volume II

“Become active in professional, political, and community organizations, first as a volunteer and eventually as a leader. Your new skills will serve you best if the right people know about you when someone with your talents is needed.”

International Leadership Institute- Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International

Reflections on Nursing Leadership

“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou  (via rubylipstick1)

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