In case you're new to the party, I wrote a book. Two if you're really counting. And two-point-seven-five if you're splitting hairs. And as the woman who put her ass in the chair to write, delete, and edit over 300,000 words, I reserve the right to split those hairs. For the last several years I've skirted around the title of 'Author' because it still feels fake. People immediately say, 'Oh my God, I can't wait to read it. Are you published? Where can I get your book?' And I'm

Let's be clear. Nursing is taught at the bedside. Numbers, facts, diagnoses - assess, anticipate, intervene... all the stuff we 'think' we learn in school mean nothing until it's seen and felt in action. The battle between Associate and Bachelor nursing degrees and/or credentials is legit. Like catty breakroom, high school, mean girls shenanigans. Much of it stems from a 'im better b/c my education was .. blahh blahh blahh.' This kind of crap can lead to toxic workplaces and

So, I've kept my writer's blog in the shadows because I'm ... well... embarrassed. What if people think I'm dumb. Or that my writing is lame. Or that that the sky is falling... Or worse, that I'm just promoting another thing... Another bored housewife looking for something to sell or do. Don't get me wrong... I need my stuff sold by other women... but this is something purely me. If someone doesn't like their LuLaRoe or R+F it's not the problem with the seller... But today...