“We are called to both be the light for others and to see the light in them, no matter what.” -Sister Rosemary Moynihan, SC, PhD, Board Chair, CMMB In early December 2018, I traveled to New York […]
Read MoreIt was a privilege to give the keynote address at Carilion Clinic’s annual Nursing Research Conference in November 2018. A capacity crowd of nurses, health care providers, researchers, administrators and clinicians turned out for the conference, which […]
Read MoreIt was wonderful to see so many familiar faces at the White House Fellows Foundation and Association (WHFFA) conference in October 2018. More than 200 people turned out to celebrate and honor our 50th anniversary class of […]
Read MoreIn October 2018, I had the distinct honor to offer reflections as part of On The Porch at Cedar Hill. This inspirational program of art, history, and conversation takes place every year at the home of Frederick […]
Read MoreIn my last post, I wrote about the urgent need for leadership in our country. The seeds of unrest and division are everywhere, and now more than ever we need strong leaders at the table. But where […]
Read MoreStephanie Ferguson, PhD, RN, FAAN, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the newly merged Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health. The new entity is known as Bon Secours Mercy Health. Dr. Ferguson will also […]
Read MoreThe Divided States of America. A Nation Divided. America’s Political Divide Keeps Getting Wider. You see the headlines everywhere. Our country is in the throes of unrest and division. Now more than ever, we need effective leaders […]
Read MoreIt may be the lazy, hazy days of summer, but this is no time to relax where mosquitoes are concerned. Not only is the mosquito population growing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that […]
Read MoreAs we conclude a month of celebrations for America’s nurses, it’s time to focus on what lies ahead. The reality is daunting. The country faces a worsening nursing shortage, with a predicted deficit of 800,000 Registered Nurses […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Americans are growing world-weary. Our role on the global stage is the subject of intense political debate. A recent Pew survey found that only about a third of Americans feel the United States […]
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