Why I’m Done Making Resolutions (And What I’m Doing Instead)
Resolutions fail when urgency drives our lives. Change happens when we declare what matters most—and…
Maria Flores-HarrisDecember 31, 2025
Teaching from the Inside Out: The Power of Purpose in Nursing Education
At the inaugural SPIN Learning Conference, keynote speaker Donna Cardillo challenged nurse educators to pause…
The NCLEX Is Going Remote. Here’s What to Know and How to Prepare
In 2026, the NCLEX goes remote — raising real concerns about cheating, validity, and readiness.…
Maria Flores-HarrisSeptember 4, 2025
How One Question in a Facebook Post Revealed the Gap in Nurses’ Professional Identity
A recent conversation in our Teachers Transforming Nursing Education Facebook group struck a deep nerve—and we…
Maria Flores-HarrisMay 27, 2025
The Power of Presence: How Nurses Transform Lives Every Day
Every day, nurses step into sacred moments that most people will only witness a handful…
Maria Flores-HarrisMay 6, 2025
The Legacy of Rose Caballero: A Lifetime of Nursing, Teaching, and Compassion
At 80 years old, Rose Caballero’s nursing career is extraordinary. Her journey—from working in the…
Maria Flores-HarrisMarch 4, 2025
Moving Beyond Transformation to Reformation in Nursing Education
In nursing education, it is time to move beyond transformation and embrace reformation. But what…
Maria Flores-HarrisNovember 20, 2024
Addressing the Crisis in Nursing: Insights from Recent Conversations
Fall is considered “conference season” in nursing. It is an incredibly busy time of the…
Maria Flores-HarrisNovember 6, 2024
It Was the Worst of Times…and Professional Identity Still Mattered
As I began writing the KeithRN newsletter this month, I settled on the theme of…
Maria Flores-HarrisJanuary 3, 2024