Meet our July Nurse of the Month: Kinsie Kruger

“Her commitment to patient advocacy is so impressive” – that’s what we’re told about Kinsie Kruger. She talked to us about her adventures in nursing and ranching, including her dramatic impetus for becoming a nurse. Hi Kinsie! How long have you been a nurse? I graduated with my LPN in 2019, and my RN […]
Beyond the Bedside: How certifications can boost your nursing career

Here’s how nursing careers used to go: after becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, you embarked on a stable career and usually didn’t think much about continuing your education after that. But as healthcare’s grown more sophisticated, nurses have taken on more responsibility – and now many are earning nursing certifications to boost […]
Healthcare and Disabilities: How Can We Do Better?

July is Disability Pride Month – and of all the “pride/awareness” months and weeks, this is one that really needs more sunlight. Which is odd, considering how many of us live with some kind of disability – 27% or more than 1 in 4 people. Even those of us who don’t currently live with a […]
6 Tribal Health Benefits to Help You Pay Down Debt and Boost Your Financial Life

It’s been a tough year for many Americans. Lots of us know someone out of work, prices keep going up, and credit card debt hit record highs this year. Personal finance seems to get more complex and confusing every year. Even physicians and nurses who feel they work around the clock can struggle to manage […]
Is it Time to Go Back to School? Earn a Degree on Our Dime.

Are you a lifelong learner? If you work in healthcare, we’re guessing yes. From patient relationships to clinical collaboration, you learn – and teach – new lessons every day as a provider. But sometimes that on-the-job education needs to be supplemented with a formal degree or certification to get where you want to go. That’s […]
Working with Your Hands to Achieve Efficacy

by Jed Rudd “Working with your hands gives you the confidence that you can effect change.” — Yvon Chouinard I bought my first polyurethane surfboard for $25. I was trying to progress from an 8 foot foamie into the world of “real” surfing. I knew this was a long way off from “real” surfing […]