MICHELE SZKOLNICKI
M.Ed., BSN, RN, FACHE, FACMPE
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The problem with “To Do” lists
I was planning for the coming work week on a Sunday night recently and re-wrote my running “To Do” list. Sitting back to review it, I found that many…
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Rediscovering the Wisdom of Rock-N-Roll: What is your favorite lyric?
I was doing some odd jobs around the house one Saturday so I popped in the iPods and decided to listen to my old iTunes Rock-N-Roll playlist on shuffle. The…
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The computer is NOT running slow: The Manipulation of Lengthy Purchasing Processes
I recently embarked upon one of the worst purchasing experiences one can ever make: buying a new mattress. The only purchasing experience that is worse is buying a new car.…
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Be like Water
My daughter purchased “Storyworth” for me for Mother’s Day. Every week, I respond to questions like “how did you get your first job”, or “what is your favorite possession”. I ponder…
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Do things for joy
My husband recently made a midlife crisis purchase – a 1969 Oldsmobile 442. I asked him why he wanted this car… “It’s a good looking car”, he said. I…
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Reacquainting your team with their purpose
Hospital life continues to be hard in what I believe/hope is the beginning of the “post-pandemic” period of COVID. At a time when health care professionals are still reeling…
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