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Notes on health,
made human.

Blog posts and short essays on healthcare, patient education, and trending topics in health and fitness to stimulate your curiosity. Want to collaborate on one of these topics or do you have a different topic in mind?

Leadership

Trust

Trust is the core foundation of the nurse–patient relationship — a relational bond, an intimate offering, and a necessity in the face of uncertainty. In this written conceptual analysis, a nurse-researcher explores what trust is, where it comes from, why it's fragile, and how it's ultimately a decision.

August 10, 2026

Health & Fitness8 min read

GLP-1's & Your Health

GLP-1 medications have untapped potential — but do not throw caution to the wind. A nurse-researcher explains how they work with your brain, body, and what mindset will foster a healthier you.

August 1, 2025

Health & Fitness7 min read, then read it again!

The 360-Degree View of Protein: One Word, Many Questions

From nitrogen balance to whey versus casein — and whether “too much protein” is even real — a nurse-researcher gives you the full picture of protein.

July 24, 2025

Health & Fitness6 min read

Creatine: No Longer a Body-Builder Thing

Creatine monohydrate is no longer just for Dudes in the gym. A nurse-researcher breaks down what it is, how it works, the risks versus the benefits, and how to get real results.

July 17, 2025

Nurse Advocacy3 minute read

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Economic Advocacy in Nursing

Compassion fatigue is when distress overrides satisfaction. This state sets the stage for low morale, exhaustion, emotional disengagement, apathy, absenteeism, and impaired job performance (Sheppard, 2015). How do leaders take the line item of nurse labor out of the bundled cost center for services rendered and reallocate our services as a driver of quality, health, and public trust?

March 11, 2018

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