Elizabeth Blanchard Hills currently works as an agency nurse, with experience in telemetry, med surge and PCU. Elizabeth is also founder of CareConnext, a care transitions service. CareConnext gives heart failure patients renewed hope and a sense of personal control over their emotional well-being while maintaining their physical health. Patients meet weekly in a small group; they are coached by a multidisciplinary team and encouraged by their peers. To learn more, visit www.careconnext.org
Before becoming a nurse, Elizabeth earned her Master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She began her broadcast career as a reporter for the CBS affiliate in Youngstown, Ohio. She then specialized in healthcare reporting, and then went on to report for CNN, the CBC, and myriad print and broadcast outlets.
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We are closing this thread, so I can begin work on the interviews themselves. I'd like to share a short video, courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic, about empathy and the critical role it plays in...
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Oh, dear. I am a newbie too. In rereading the admin's post, they state that they will work out a way for us to connect since you do not have the requisite 15 posts. I'll let the admin know and be...
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Thanks, findingmandi. Would you please PM me, and leave an email and/or cell phone where I could reach you? I am scheduling interviews for the 3rd week of October. Also let me know the best times...
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Very sorry about your experience in nursing school. In my opinion, most nurses, are in fact, nothing short of amazing. They stay calm in emergencies. They provide compassionate care for their...
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You've just described the very heart of nursing-- compassion for others. A willingness to overlook flaws. I am looking forward to discovering whether or not this puts us at risk for abuse. Thanks for...
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Yes, that is a very unique point of view, and one I would welcome hearing. Would you please PM me with your cellphone and/or email? We can set up a time to talk that
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To Been There, 2012. I received your PM, and hopefully you can read my response. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We'll talk
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Ruby, I have read (and learned from) your posts, too. Been There 2012, if you remember where you found the reference about gender and abusing, I would love to include it. And to all: I am scheduled...
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Thanks for your observation! I brought up the nurses eating their young thing because I myself was bullied by other (younger!) nurses as a new grad. I've also watched (a very few) nurses bullying...
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Thank you for your comments, and I appreciate your concerns. I am in the process of updating my bio, so please visit there in a day or so for more information. I am a new/old nurse, having joined...
Greetings, All: As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am currently working on a series of stories for the allnurses.com community. Specifically, I am interested in your personal narrative:...
Thank you for this inspiring post! If you can get through nursing school and advance your career, you already have the skills needed to become a successful business owner. And the good news? You...
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NedRN, I specially joined allnurses because of your cogent thinking and sound business advice. Thank you! Do you have any resources (or coaches) you recommend for learning to contract directly with...