Is Green the New Red in Healthcare?

The profession of being a nurse entails that we view each patient as a distinct being. One must omit the use of the naked eye to base our care for a patient on how they look, where they live, or whom they know. Nursing entails a nonjudgmental approach to treating and operating professionally and ethically.Continue reading “Is Green the New Red in Healthcare?”

The Majestic Eye-Looking through the Binoculars of Life-On a magnificent trip to Cancun Mexico, my daughter and I got a view of this beautiful scene from our balcony with use of our eyes!

The adage, “The Eyes are The Windows of Your Soul,” sounds simple but I believe is one of the most underrated quotes of all time. When I think of the eyes, I equate this delicate instrument to the likes of a camera. Our eyes are constantly taking pictures of people, things, and happenings. Eyes areContinue reading “The Majestic Eye-Looking through the Binoculars of Life-On a magnificent trip to Cancun Mexico, my daughter and I got a view of this beautiful scene from our balcony with use of our eyes!”

Sexing At 60-Is it Taboo? 10 Facts Nurses Know But Sometimes May Not Share With Patients!

This week’s “BloggiN’ with Nurse Mona” is only for the mature audience but in no way promotes fornication, adultery or sexual promiscuity.  At best “Sexing Over 60” will highlight a frowned upon subject and  the myth that the elderly should not be concerned about sexual health. So lets chat about some significant facts and intimateContinue reading “Sexing At 60-Is it Taboo? 10 Facts Nurses Know But Sometimes May Not Share With Patients!”

Who’s Winning The Fight: New Grads or Seasoned Nurses? It’s Time to Take Off the Gloves!

I met an interesting nursing student just this last week. This young man of about 30 years old was assigned as a sitter for a patient of mine. Upon my introduction at the start of the shift I knew that this young and uprising nursing student would become that nurse that every patient would rememberContinue reading “Who’s Winning The Fight: New Grads or Seasoned Nurses? It’s Time to Take Off the Gloves!”

The Blood Flow of a Nurse’s Heart Nurturing: An Art of the Profession

Nurse Mona Our hearts host love, desire, willingness and nurturing and are the center of everything that flows from our entire being. When the heart is afflicted, so is the rest of the body. As nurses we all have nurturing hearts. We are designed to nurture not only newborns and children but everyone. I believeContinue reading “The Blood Flow of a Nurse’s Heart Nurturing: An Art of the Profession”

Riding the Wave to Spirtual Healing: An Oceanic View from the Lens of One Registered Nurse

  Nurses are skilled at healing others and are often overloaded with patient care. While solving the health issues of patients can be quite a challenge, one of the most important aspects of nursing is to provide spiritual care. I feel closest to spiritual healing when I am working in a hospital setting because itContinue reading “Riding the Wave to Spirtual Healing: An Oceanic View from the Lens of One Registered Nurse”

YOUR GRAY MATTERS!

HOW TO RETAIN MENTAL AGILITY IN A PROFESSION OF MENTAL OVERLOAD? Mental agility is the driving force that is a necessity in nursing. Without a sound mind and thought process, many barriers and challenges can become a nuisance to any nurse. Some doctors may disagree and many people don’t understand BUT nurses are required toContinue reading “YOUR GRAY MATTERS!”