by Theresa Drass | Feb 8, 2026 | Community, Cultural Humility, Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse Consultant, Public Health, Puerto rico, Social Justice
Puerto Ricans are some of the most jubilant, compassionate, generous, creative, and loyal friends, coworkers and fellow citizens with whom I have ever had the privilege and joy to befriend, work, and heal. I have been reflecting on the hundreds of memories I have...
by Theresa Drass | Nov 3, 2025 | Nurse Administration, Nurse Consultant, Nursing Education, Patient Safety, Research
https://drassassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/APNA-2025-Posters_1-1.mp4 As I continue to follow up on this year’s American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 39th Annual Conference in New Orleans, the more I discover about how, and how much, it...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 18, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Cat, children, Consultant, Healing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nurse Consultant, Peace, School Nurses, Schools
“I am always willing to help but I won’t unless I’m asked.” This mantra is a powerful boundary tool often taught by counselors and coaches for those who are naturally empathetic and inclined to assist others, and especially those who are...
by Theresa Drass | Dec 28, 2024 | Family, Family of Choice, Nurse Consultant, Recovery Oriented Care, Regulatory Matters
???????????? Creating a family of choice is about recognizing that the most vital connections in our lives are often the ones we choose – our closest friends, our mentors, our partners, peers with similar lived experiences, even our beloved pets. ???? These are the...
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...
