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  • Putting off today’s accomplishments

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE Last Thursday I was on Facebook goofing off, or rather, avoiding work. My spirit plummeted on Friday when I realized I had a mountain of work to do to catch up. Have you ever done… Read More

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  • What’s keeping you from rest?

    We discussed the importance of rest last week. Did you do it? Did you take time to rest for your work ahead? How did it go? Let me know how you rest and how much you accomplish when you do in… Read More

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  • Are You Really Resting?

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CAPP, CPPC   The new year is in full swing. I’m betting like most, you started the year banging out your goals with the verve of a flapper dancing the Charleston. You want to maintain… Read More

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  • Choose Your Mindset Wisely

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE Can you feel the countdown to fall semester upon you?? I sure can. This fall countdown might have you scrambling around and running in circles with last minute preparations.  Counterproductive, for sure. When I’m scrambling around and running… Read More

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  • Dr. B.’s Flipping Tips

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE You were hired to teach because you’re a content expert. Right? But, have you had either of these experiences yet? You’re such an expert that it’s difficult to understand why novice students are so… Read More

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  • Have you flipped?

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE I recently worked with a faculty member I’ll call Amy. I love this woman. She is always on it! Always seeking new strategies to improve her teaching and deepen her students’ learning. Yay Amy!… Read More

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  • What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE We all need a “Why.” A Purpose. A compelling reason to get out of bed each morning. I’ve written before about “My Why,” about why I teach nursing. I now have an additional… Read More

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  • What does Training for a Race have to do with Teaching?

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE Well, I’ve done it. I registered to run my first race. It’s called the Warrior Run: The Race for Life. I’m excited and scared at the same time. I’ve never run a race… Read More

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  • I’m on Vacation

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE I’m thrilled to be vacationing on Bald Head Island, NC with my husband this week. Our children currently living in LA, Chicago and Cincinnati are with us. My heart is full of gratitude. I’m… Read More

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  • 10 Strategies for Getting It All Done This Summer

    by Kelly Beischel PhD, RN, CNE Have you ever found yourself in this position? You stack up your summer to do list with all sorts of things that you weren’t able to accomplish during the academic year – planning, writing,… Read More

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