Do no harm. Take no sh*t. Whether you're a new nurse or a veteran member of the clan, the nursing learning curve is a vast one. Part how-to-guide with a touch of memoir thrown in, take the time to laugh and cry with an author that says what everyone else in the field is thinking. Sonja M. Schwartzbach, BSN, RN, CCRN is a critical care nurse and blogger for the Huffington Post. She possesses a BS in Nursing as well as a BA in English Literature, both from Rutgers University. Sonja has written content for numerous professional nursing outlets (the AACN; Nurse.com; Scrubs Magazine), and is a contributing author for Thrive Global, the Youshare Project, and her own blog/website. No medical residents were harmed in the creation of this book.
Que vous commenciez votre carrière infirmière ou fassiez partie depuis longtemps de la profession, la courbe d’apprentissage des soins infirmiers ne s’arrête jamais. Ce guide pratique truffé d’anecdotes vous donnera l’occasion de partager les joies et les peines d’une auteure qui dit tout haut ce que les infirmières et infirmiers pensent tout bas. Sonja M. Schwartzbach est infirmière en soins intensifs et blogueuse au Huffington Post. Elle est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en sciences infirmières et d’un baccalauréat en lettres anglaises de l’Université Rutgers. Elle a écrit des articles pour de nombreuses publications professionnelles infirmières (the AACN; Nurse.com; Scrubs Magazine) et elle est auteure collaboratrice pour Thrive Global, The Youshare Project et son propre blogue/site web. Aucun résident en médecine n’a été maltraité durant la rédaction de ce livre.
After more than twenty years of national leadership in supporting nursing students and newly graduated nurses through professional role transition, Nursing the Future (NTF) is concluding its current operational chapter.
Since 2004, NTF has served as a vital bridge for new nurses, educators, and leaders navigating the vulnerable early months of practice. Through evidence-based programming, national partnerships, and a commitment to building a safe “cul-de-sac” for early-career nurses, NTF has supported thousands across Canada in cultivating connection, confidence, and professional identity.
We extend deep gratitude to our partners, including the Canadian Nurses Foundation, the Canadian Nurses Association, the Canadian Nursing Students Association, provincial ministries, healthcare institutions, and countless contributors whose belief in transition-to-practice support made this work possible.
While formal operations conclude, the scholarship, curriculum, intellectual property, and program infrastructure developed over two decades remain intact and available for strategic partnership and collaboration. For further dialogue on potential collaborations, please contact Dr. Duchscher directly: newgraduates@nursingthefuture.ca
We welcome conversations with ministries, health regions, academic institutions, and professional associations interested in advancing initiatives such as:
The mission of healthy and supported professional role transition remains urgent. The work continues, sustained through scholarship, partnership, and shared commitment to the future of Canadian nursing.
With enduring gratitude,
Dr. Judy Duchscher - Founder & CEO, Nursing the Future
Kathryn Corneau - Program Director, Nursing the Future
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