While speaking with nurse leaders, I am often asked how I became involved in Nurses Network and why it is important to me.

In June 2009, I received an e-mail from Trisha Coady, President of Nurses Network, to participate in a Nurses Technology Adoption survey. I completed the survey and asked her if it would be possible to get a copy of the results as I was presenting at the Georgia Nurses Association in October on the topic of technologies and alternatives that enhance communication along with opportunities to serve the community. (more…)

So we’ve made a decision not to go with one specific web conferencing tool for web events being held within the Network. First, most of the providers I have been speaking with don’t have a model that allows individuals to host meetings ad lib throughout the year. I thought the best idea might be to build a generic meeting manager where users can enter their respective meeting coordinates – whether they use webex, gotomeeting or other kinds of free or open source tools. (more…)

My father killed himself shortly after I turned 14. I have often wondered what overwhelmed my father to this point and why he did not reach out for help. As a nurse, I have always believed it took great courage for a patient to go to the emergency department and admit they are experiencing suicidal ideations. (more…)