The Nurse Sabbatical BLOG
SABBATICAL
10 November 2022
Life after sabbatical
The first 2 months have been interesting post-sabbatical. It feels like I am falling in line with kids who have to go back to school. Initially in September when someone would ask,...
23 November 2022
What happens when you take a sabbatical
If you have been following me for a while now, you know that I think sabbaticals are amazing. Even though I just completed a 9 month sabbatical, I know there are a few more going...
22 September 2022
5 Reasons why you should take a sabbatical
Since I started my sabbatical, my friends are always asking how my sabbatical is going. They also like to poke fun at the fact that I don’t have a real job. During my sabbatical,...
25 August 2022
What Have I done on my sabbatical?
It is now August and the 8th month of my sabbatical. Time surely does fly. Never did I imagine my sabbatical leave would last this long or be this magnificent! The purpose of my sabbatical...
21 July 2022
Can I afford a sabbatical?
The answer is Yes, Yes, and Yes! When deciding to take a sabbatical, my finances were my biggest concern. Like most people, I relied on my paycheck every 2 weeks to support my lifestyle....
30 June 2022
How do I prepare for a sabbatical?
A sabbatical is a break from work that I think everyone, especially nurses. Each person’s sabbatical leave might look different depending on their field of work and if it is paid...
10 March 2022
What is a sabbatical?
You came back ?! Great! Hopefully, you read my introduction already and know that this is a sabbatical blog. Over the next few months, I will be sharing my sabbatical journey.
Initially,...
NURSING
17 November 2022
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week 2022
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week to all of my fellow nurse practitioners. November is always an interesting month for me to reflect on my career as a Nurse Practitioner. I became certified...
23 June 2022
Burned out, take a Sabbatical!
I love being on Sabbatical! Every day, I pinch myself, Is this real? Is this my life? Yes, it is my life! I am recovering from burnout!
At the beginning of my sabbatical,...
09 May 2022
Happy Nurses Week!
I’m back! It has been almost a month since I wrote a post and time surely flew by.
Firstly, let me wish all my nurses a Happy Nurses Week. During this week, I am reminded of...
12 April 2022
The journey into leadership
It was the summer of 2015, and I just finished my 1st year in the Emergency Department as a nurse practitioner. During my annual evaluation meeting, I told her, “Thank you for everything...
07 April 2022
Yoga is not the cure for burnout!
Wellbeing is the new buzzword alongside resilience and mindfulness. Many industries are experiencing burnout. In my opinion, all healthcare professionals have probably experienced some...
31 March 2022
Nurses are SUPERHEROES!
In January, during the height of the last COVID wave, I found myself with a runny nose and 2 recent COVID exposures. Aww man, “I probably have COVID”, I thought to myself. Like...
TRAVEL INSPIRATION
30 August 2022
The Jungle of Mexico: Tulum
I turned 40 in the jungle, jumping in caves, and exploring ancient ruins. You should too!
Tulum is my favorite place that I discovered this year. I must admit that I was hesitant...
05 April 2022
St. Maarten: The Friendly Island
I love to travel! When thinking about my sabbatical, I knew that travel was an essential part. While I love visiting areas all over the world. The Caribbean is my favorite region to...
BOOKS
29 September 2022
Finding Me by Viola Davis
When I think of Viola Davis, I think of How To Getaway With Murder. Shondaland Thursdays reminded me of myself as a kid looking at TGIF Fridays. I’ll be honest in admitting...
15 September 2022
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen
I am not sure how or when I found this book. Either way, I am so glad I did. While I tend to read more non-fiction books, I like to alternate with light fiction books as well. This...
04 August 2022
Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
I recently attended an event with a panel of speakers. One of the audience members asked the business owners, what are they reading. My ears immediately perked up. I love hearing about...
11 April 2022
Who moved my cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson
Do you have a list of book recommendations, but never investigate them? I recently participated in a webinar for new business owners, and they mentioned this book. I wrote it down and...
01 December 2022
Will book Review
Will was the first book that I read for the year. Nonfiction is one of my favorite genres as I love to read about people’s life stories, and this did not disappoint.
The book shares...
30 March 2022
What am I Reading?
I love to read! I also find myself reading multiple books at the same time. Sigh. As part of my sabbatical journey, I will be sharing what I am reading with my my thoughts on each book....