Musing of the great blue: 2017

Blog entries by Cynthia Clark posted after 2016 now appear solely in Reflections on Nursing Leadership, the online magazine published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International.

About me

Greetings everyone, and welcome to “Musing of the great blue.” You may be wondering why the great blue heron is the centerpiece of this blog. This majestic bird is a beautiful, graceful, and noble creature that represents self-determination, self-reliance, and an innate wisdom of being able to co-create one’s own circumstances. That’s how I view pursuing civility. There are those among us who have the grace and nobility to speak the truth and use their innate wisdom to effect and sustain change that creates cultures of civility and respect.

In professional circles, I am known as Dr. Cynthia Clark, but most people know me as “Cindy.” After 20 amazing years as a nursing professor, I resigned my faculty position and was honored as professor emeritus at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, USA. I am currently employed as a nurse consultant for ATI Nursing Education specializing in fostering civility, healthy workplaces, and engaged learning environments. I am the founder of Civility Matters, an online venue for practical resources, scientific tools, and innovative ideas to foster communities of civility.

I am a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and a fellow in the National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education. Recognized for my pioneering work in fostering civility in the nursing community, I have conducted numerous studies to better understand issues related to civility and to develop best practices to foster civility and healthy workplaces. I am gratified that my work has stimulated national and international dialogue on these critical issues. Currently, I serve as co-chair of the American Nurses Association’s Professional Panel for Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence. My book, Creating & Sustaining Civility in Nursing Education, received the 2013 AJN Book of the Year Award for Professional Issues in Nursing and is highly recommended for all educators and practitioners.

On a personal note, I am an avid walker and hiker, and enjoy biking, canoeing, cooking, and reading. I especially love spending time with my family, friends, and multiple rescue pets.

Musing of the great blue

25 January 2017

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