by Theresa Drass | Aug 7, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Expert witness, healthcare, Networking, Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Volunteer
This week I had a delightful, and far-too-long-overdue discussion with my neighbor of 16 years, Asma Ghannam. After graduating from the American University of Beirut (BSN) and the University of Pennsylvania (MSN), Asma spent her career in clinical research and...
by Theresa Drass | Apr 16, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Community, Consultant, healthcare, justice system, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Administration, Nurse Consultant
As a nurse executive and hospital administrator with years of experience navigating complex healthcare projects, I’ve seen firsthand the power of thorough assessment, meticulous planning, and solid preparation. As a legal nurse consultant, I continue to see that...
by Theresa Drass | Apr 10, 2024 | Climate Change, Community, Environmental Health, healthcare, Nurse Consultant
Balloons are harmful to wildlife, a drain on resources, a potential safety hazard, and after their brief use, ugly trash. Balloons can break down into smaller pieces over time, eventually turning into microplastics. Here’s the truth about balloon waste: Deadly...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 4, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, Motivation, Nurse Consultant, Small Business, Work Life Balance
The last few weeks has been riddled with ambulances, ICUs, funerals, despair and general chaos for our Drass and Associates family. In the face of the immense hardship our family has endured, the weight of disappointment can feel crushing. But within that despair lies...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 10, 2024 | Behavioral Health, children, CMS regulations, Community, Consultant, Nurse Consultant
Yesterday (Tuesday), I received my certificate from my verbal and physical de-escalation training, recertified my Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC) Certification, participated in a business development webinar with my National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 26, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Community, healthcare, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health, Nurse Consultant
Significant social problems including rising suicide rates, systemic racism, political turmoil, food and housing insecurities, violence, the opioid epidemic, etc… preceded, and in some cases, were worsening in our communities prior to the arrival of COVID. As COVID...
