In a previous post, I outlined the difference between continuing education and professional development. Unquestionably, professional development includes continuing education. However, continuing education, while necessary,…
Each year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy (WABA) establishes a slogan. The slogan for World Breastfeeding Week 2019 is: EMPOWER PARENTS, ENABLE BREASTFEEDING, Now…
Here’s a sentence I saw today in an email message. With small variations, I have seen or heard this sentence many times throughout my career:“The…
Several of my nurse friends are now retired, and a few have given up their nursing license. But I cannot understand that. I won’t give…
We tend to clump words, activities or events together as if they were the same or at least similar. Remember that old song? “Love and…
Columnist and editor Doug Larson explained: “Opportunity doesn’t always knock. Most times, it sneaks up, and then quietly steals away.” Do we recognize the sound…
Most of us want more of something. More money, more free time, more skill, or more influence, for example. On the flip side, though, most…
As part of the World Breastfeeding Week 2018, we are urged to galvanize action to remember breastfeeding as part of good nutrition, food security, and…
As part of the World Breastfeeding Week 2018, we are urged to engage with individuals and organizations for greater impact. Many people engage by bringing cookies…
Each year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) works with numerous global partners to coordinate World Breastfeeding Week. This year, they’ve called for us…