Dr. Smith acknowledges testimonial contributors of her book to the audience which includes nurses, interprofessional teams, and the general public. She will be doing this series in two parts Karen Kozial, MS, RNC says, "Miriam smith provides practical tips for nurses to improve their communication skills". Gloria Branes- Gregory, PH.D., M.A., BSc., CM says, "This book on the guide to empowering new nurses is a definite keeper...". Elrona Smith, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM says, " It contains a wealth of information for both new and seasoned nurses". Khaydeann Dolphy- Thompson, RN, BSN, MSN says, "

I wish that, when I was a nursing student, I had access to the gift and enjoyed the proximity of a mentor as qualified as Dr.Smith".

Acknowledgment of other contributors will be stated in other series.

Dr. Smith congratulates one of her mentees in nursing. Dr. Alexander had just obtained her terminal degree in advanced nursing practice. Dr. Smith talked about how transformational nursing not only impacts individual nursing professional growth but also enhances team dynamics, patient care quality, and the overall healthcare system. It aligns well with fostering the "Empowering New Nurses" mindset one focuses on, as it builds resilience, leadership, and innovation among nurses.

This is my first episode for 2025. Special effort must be exercised in accomplishing one's goal. We must be intentional as we move forward into the unknown.

Marquise Morrison, a young social worker, was interviewed by Dr. Miriam Amanda Smith on her show. He talked about what inspired him to choose his career as a social worker. He spoke of his love for caring for the most vulnerable children. In addition, he stated what a typical day looks like in his role. The social worker and the nurse need to collaborate their efforts and skills to offer patient-centered care. Dr. Smith applauds him for his exemplary stance on how other young people can emulate him in his sphere of influence and within his community.

Each patient encounter matters

As the patient relates to the provider, an opportunity is given to build trust, respect, and confidence, and relationships are established. In such cases, each encounter provides a chance to zero in on health concerns and make the necessary medical treatments and updates to ensure that the patient may experience the best health outcome. It reinforces the importance of compassion, empathy, communication, and continuous improvement. Treating every encounter with diligence and understanding fulfills ethical obligations and reduces the risk of errors or malpractice, ensuring accountability in care delivery. Every disciple should take full responsibility for the care offered to all patients.

Why Is SIDS education so important?

What is the meaning of SIDS? It means sudden infant death syndrome. In my opinion, everyone should be educated on the safety of our infants especially those caring for these vulnerable babies. As they are made aware and trained about safe sleep practices for infants, they can help reduce the number of sudden unexpected infant deaths. SIDS remains unpredictable despite many years of research. It is the leading cause of death among infants a month to a year of age. It is important to place babies younger than I year to be on their backs to sleep. Please note, no teddy bears, blankets, or any toys in the bed for sleep.

Today is Your Best Day!

On page 47 of my book “Nurse: The Guide to Empowering New Nurses in The Delivery of High-Quality Care to All Patients,” I address the spiritual aspect of self-care as it relates to me. In addition, I embrace the affirmations that I have found so meaningful along my personal and nursing journey. A nurse asked to elaborate on the spiritual dimension of self-care as it relates to my patient's spiritual needs.

 I can attest that incorporating a spiritual aspect into self-care can provide profound strength, resilience, and peace, especially during challenging times. For those who draw from a Christian belief system, the verse "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13) can be a powerful affirmation. It reminds us that we’re not alone in our struggles on life’s journey. This belief can be an anchor, grounding us in the assurance that Christ’s strength supports and sustains us, empowering us to handle any challenge. Embracing this belief and faith can deepen one’s self-care routine by fostering inner peace, diligence, resilience, and a sense of purpose aligned with God's support. With this support, one can tackle any situation resulting in Your Best Day.

It can be challenging at times for breast cancer survivors. There are moments when survivors seem to have reached their lowest point and feel like given up. A new lift of strength and power infused through their bodies with the help of support including friends, families, providers, and support groups as a positive atmosphere hovers over them giving them freshness, and courage to carry on. If survivors share their stories, they not only help in the healing process but they inspire others currently going through these challenges. 

Breast Cancer Awareness is critical to all people. Early detection saves lives, and survivors should be educated on the importance of complying with their screening schedules and taking immediate action upon any feeling of something appearing abnormal to catch the disease early. Community support, self-care and wellness, resilience and strength, research, and innovation should be embraced in the journey to recovery. There has been ongoing research in breast cancer treatment that gives hope for better therapies and potential cures for this dreaded disease. We are optimistic and looking forward with hope excitement, and great expectation.

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