Laura Nolan

Incredibly proud of our team and the innovation we’ve brought to Senior Living! This is the first time I’ve seen a partner truly understand our world—what we do in Senior Living—and offer not just a solution, but the foundational solution. Sage is not an add-on. It’s a platform designed for the future of Senior Living. Unlike anything else out there, it leverages mission-critical systems to deliver data we’ve never had access to before. And let’s be clear: Sage is NOT an EHR. Speaking from my background as a caregiver and nurse, I can confidently say EHRs were never built for Assisted Living. Sure, people have tried to adapt, but the truth is they missed a key piece—care operations and the data behind it. We’re the first to recognize what’s truly missing. If you’re serious about transforming your business, I urge you—don’t get caught up in the checklist of features you think you need. Instead, take a hard look at your operations. What are you missing? Sage has the answer.

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We have nearly come to the end: of another Nurses Week and of another semester.    Moments like these call for reflection; for appreciation of the path that led us here before we walk the next mile of it. This year’s theme for Nurses Week was “Answering the Call.” As I think about what that means, I am struck by just how many examples of it I’ve seen in our senior class. We’re holding our graduating students’ reception this afternoon and I’m simply blown away by their accomplishments. Excellence in the classroom. Innovation in research. Diligent commitment to patient care during clinical rotations. These are not easy challenges for young people to take on, and yet they do so with grace and wisdom beyond their years. Nurses are often faced with moments where they must lead. They operate in rapidly changing environments with multiple priorities and sometimes limited information, all with the well-being of others at stake. It is both a duty and a privilege to be the ones to rise to that challenge. I am struck by the profound sense of purpose that our soon-to-be graduates express whenever they talk about their next steps. The word “help” comes up in every conversation I have with them. They answered the call during their time at Marquette. There’s no doubt in my mind that they will do so in the professional world too.    There’s still one thing left to do before Nurses Week concludes and it is my favorite thing: handing each of these future nurses their diploma at commencement. Thank you for all that you gave to Marquette, graduates. Go be great. 

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17) Hospice care is not as good as curative treatment.  The decision to transition to hospice often depends on the situation, and I've personally witnessed how the continuation of curative treatments can sometimes lead to unnecessary suffering (as I experienced with my grandmother). In contrast, I’ve seen hospice care offer patients and families peace and comfort when curative treatments no longer provide benefit. Sometimes, hospice care is the better option, as it allows families to spend time together without the burden of managing medical treatments. It helps families focus on making the most of their remaining time, instead of being overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caregiving. Ultimately, it’s about ensuring that the patient's remaining days are as peaceful and fulfilling as possible, with a focus on quality time over quantity. The choice is deeply personal, and it’s important to make sure that the care plan aligns with both the patient’s and family’s values and wishes.

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Curious about the future of nursing? Explore the dynamic role of advanced practice registered nurses—the highest level of licensure for nurses— and how they're shaping healthcare today. Learn about these advanced nursing degrees in our Bright Horizons blog 👇

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"CBT in 2024 is very different from the CBT of yesterday..." Hear more from Beck Institute President Dr. Judith Beck on how CBT has developed over past decades, and why it continues to be effective, empowering, and relevant today! #BICBT #CBTWorks

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Consider executive coaching for your leadership team to maximize potential.

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Healthcare professionals working with #youngcarers - check out this new toolkit available to all healthcare professionals.

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A story about one of our current projects with NaCWA - aiming to understand the thoughts, needs and preferences of the care workforce - allied health, nursing and support workers.

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Recognizing and appreciating healthcare workers isn't just a nice gesture—it's a critical strategy for improving patient care and staff retention. Did you know that recognized employees are 63% more likely to stay at their current job? At Wambi, we are making a difference. In a recent study across an 8,000-employee hospital that leverages Wambi, we found that through the real-time voice of patients and families, over 92 different job roles were recognized. This drove more equitable, meaningful, and inclusive recognition across diverse teams, reconnecting all departments back to the patient. #EmployeeRecognition #Healthcare #Retention #MomentsMoveUs #Wambi #EmployeeEngagementinHeathcare #HealthcareCulture #EmployeeAppreciation

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July is Parathyroid Awareness Month! Hyperparathyrodism is a public health issue. Did you know that hyperthyroidism is under diagnosed and under treated? I’m developing a CE course for health educators to learn more about this National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc #healtheducators #MCHES #CHES #publichealth #parathyroid #checkyourcalcium #hyperparathyroidism #endocrinology

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Do you support caregivers OR have a MUST KNOW resource? Then we want to include YOU! We all know word of mouth is one of the most common ways we all find resources. Caregivers are no different. JJ Elliott Hill and I are updating our Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Resource Guide to share with our podcast audience and followers (400k+ besties). Let’s keep it simple! Include: - Business name - Brief Description (2 sentences) - Website (or social media platform) Respond in the comments (as this is a great way to network!) #sharingiscaring #coopetition #WhoDoYouUse

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Click to read a great article about our new Family Medicine Rural Training Program!

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The next step in preparing confident, practice-ready nurses!

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As the Regional Director of Clinical Services overseeing senior living communities throughout Missouri, I consider myself a transformational leader. Within my role, I manage a team of eight Directors of Nurses, each possessing unique personality traits and learning paces, along with varying degrees of openness to guidance. To effectively guide my team towards our collective company objectives across all our communities, I adapt my leadership approach to accommodate the individual characteristics of each director. By tailoring my style to their specific needs and preferences, I ensure alignment and cohesion towards our shared organizational goals. Which leadership style do you identify with and what are the reasons behind your choice? #Leadershipstyles #collegeresearch #whatseniorlivinglookslike

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