The Adventures of Nurse Niki Is There a Doctor in The House? The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 29, posted … More
Author: jparadisirn
Nurses Work in Tight Spaces Under Intense Circumstances
I’m standing in the patient nutrition nook, eating a mid-morning snack of yogurt with a plastic fork, because I can’t … More
I Wish I’d Said It
Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. Attributed to Issac Newton
Sins of Omission: Latest Episode of The Adventures of Nurse Niki Has Posted
The Adventures of Nurse Niki Sins of Omission, The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 28, posted today. Corey describes a typical … More
You’re Going to be Alright
Years ago, following an art reception, my husband and I were enjoying dinner at a restaurant. As the server set … More
That Special Relationship Between Nurses & Doctors: A New Episode of The Adventures of Nurse Niki
The Adventures of Nurse Niki JParadisiRN readers may know that last year I began writing a monthly blog post for Off … More
Recognizing Febrile Neutropenia in Oncology Patients
Has this ever happened to you? A patient arrives for supportive care. On examination, they describe flu-like symptoms, and general … More
Are You a Morning Person?
Forgive me, nurses, for I have sinned. I thought I had the day off, when in fact I was scheduled … More
Dreams: Helping The Patient Who Sees Things That Cannot be Studied
Her body stiffened with strong emotion as she shared a vivid dream she’d had after being diagnosed with a life-threatening … More
Nursing The Unexpected Job Change
Besides reimbursement changes, The Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for the formation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): joint ventures coordinated by … More