Autonomous Participation in Nursing Culture
by Earlier this week, I mentioned the idea of autonomous participation in culture as an important aspect of pluralism in general. I believe that a deep …
Author: Brad Poteat BSN, MS, RN
Looking for a Deep Pluralism in Nursing
As long as there have been people, there have been disagreements as to the nature of reality. Each of us takes in a particular view …
Covering the Indiana State Nurses Association 2019 Annual Convention
On Friday, September 20, I’ll be attending the 2019 annual convention of the Indiana State Nurses Association in Indianapolis, Indiana. As I did recently with …
Establishing Professional Identity as Men in Nursing
Throughout the years, patients and their families have mistaken non-physician health care professionals (HCPs) for physicians. In this post, I relate my own experience with …
Shift Report: Changes Coming to Morning Vitals
Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been working steadily to maintain this blog, which I’ve called Morning Vitals. Thus far, I’ve managed to add …
Career / Career Development / Community / Culture / Education / Leadership / Nursing School / Orientation / Social Media
Living Life in Real Time: Looking Back While Stepping Forward
I’ve said it many times before, although not necessarily on this blog: It’s crucial to live life in real time, to be neither simply reactive …
Looking for Data Sources on Men in Nursing
Last week, I mentioned a number of questions that arise for me as I think about the prospects for increasing gender diversity and equality in …
Unanswered Questions Concerning Gender Diversity and Equality in Nursing
Many individuals and organizations are discussing the ideas of gender diversity and equality in nursing, and they do so from a variety of differing perspectives. …
Anthropology / Community / Culture / Nursing / Philosophy
Looking for an Expanded Definition of Nursing
I recently introduced the thought that, rather than simply working as nurses, men in the “profession formerly known as nursing,” otherwise known as “male nurses” …
Career / Career Development / Education / Ethics / Nursing / Nursing School
Essential Ministry: Similar Reasons for Entering Nursing School and Seminary
Several times here on Morning Vitals (most recently here), I’ve alluded to the fact that I’ve previously considered applying to seminary. I may also have …
Anthropology / Career / Culture / Leadership / Nursing / Nursing School / Philosophy
Gender Diversity and Looking for More Caring Men in Nursing
Which is better for a patient, a man who cares or a woman who doesn’t? I have often asked myself this or similar questions during …