The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 11 is posted! In this week’s episode, Niki reflects on … More
Author: jparadisirn
JParadisi RN, OCN emeritus, is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in painting and writing. Her paintings and short stories have been published nationally. She has exhibited artwork in galleries throughout the Pacific Northwest. Julianna was a frequent contributor to Off The Charts, the blog of the American Journal of Nursing as a blogger and illustrator.
Thoughts on Cairns, Advanced Directives, and DNR Orders
Cairns are ancient, human-made stacks of rocks indicating a landmark or memorial site. Modern-day hikers use cairns as directional markers … More
Bringing Art into Clinical Settings
Nurses and artists share many characteristics. Donations of time and skills are perhaps the most common. Nurses donate time by … More
I Wish I’d Said It
The truth is that airports saw more sincere kisses than wedding halls. The walls of hospitals have heard more prayers … More
Is There a Difference Between Nurse Burnout and Boredom? This Month’s Post for Off the Charts
This month, in my post for Off the Charts, the blog of the American Journal of Nursing, I consider the differences between nursing burnout … More
The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 9 is Posted: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 9 is posted! In this week’s post, Niki unintentionally stands … More
Advice for Administering Medications with Narrow Safety Margins
I read the order carefully, looked up the medication, and consulted with a pharmacist before giving it. Signing the medication … More
I NEED HELP! The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 8 is Posted
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 8 is posted. In this episode, Niki’ makes breakfast plans with … More
Last Minute Sick Calls Wreak Havoc on Nursing Units
Awhile back my husband, employed at a hospital, came home from work saying, “Hey, if you’re thinking about going back … More
“The Kid Has the Nicest Parents” Chapter 7 of The Adventures of Nurse Niki is Posted!
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 7 is posted. This week, Niki ponders physiological dependency on … More
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