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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.

I Wish I’d Said It

I’m not saying that there aren’t occasions when entertainments transcend their aim and become art, and I’m certainly not suggesting … More

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Art, artists, creativity, entertainments, literary artist, quotes about art, Robert Boswell, writers, writing

The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 2 is Posted!

The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 2 is posted. This week, Niki begins discussing her workplace. On Facebook, Niki explains some … More

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Julianna Paradisi, neonatal intensive care, nurse, Nurse Fiction, nurse lifestyle, nurse writing, nursing specialties, pediatric intensive care, pediatric intensive care nursing, The Adventures of Nurse Niki, writing

Managing Patient Anger

Recently, I received an invitation to submit jpegs of my paintings to a juried art exhibition. While looking over the … More

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anger, art and nursing, curate, nurse blogs, patient advocate, patient care, therapeutic communication

Introducing The Adventures of Nurse Niki

I’d like to introduce to you Nurse Niki, a product of my imagination. You can get to know Niki on … More

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art and nursing, blog novel, books, fiction, Fictional Doctors and Nurses, Julianna Paradisi, Nurse Fiction, nurse writing, The Adventures of Nurse Niki, writing

Helping Families Manage End of Life Pain at Home

In the oncology infusion clinic, sometimes I provide care for patients whose pain medication management is not under their control. … More

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cancer, Julianna Paradisi, long acting and short acting pain medications, narcotics and opioids for pain control, nurse blogs, oncology nursing, oncology rn blog, pain management, pain medication

Nine Fictional Clinicians I’d Like to Meet (Yeah 9 Not 10. I’m Picky)

In nursing, where years of working long hours can leave us feeling at times as if the tumor always wins, … More

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entertainment, Fictional Doctors and Nurses, finding meaning, happiness, health, humor, inspirational themes, laughter is the best medicine, literature, medicine, nurse lifestyles, nurses in movies, nurses representation in the media, trapped in an elevator

Celebrate Flag Day With 14% Discount on JParadisiRN Mugs Today Only!

Nurse mugs now available at the JParadisiRN Art Store. To Celebrate Flag Day, get a 14% discount on JParadisiRN original coffee … More

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Art, art and nursing, art store, coffee mugs, Flag Day, Julianna Paradisi, Nurse Coffee Mugs, Nurse gifts, pinning ceremony, Surgical mask

Nurses Can Offer Reassurance When Cancer Changes Relationship Roles

Many relationships thrive after cancer, but how? I think they transcend. In a way, a patient is lost to loved ones during … More

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care for caregivers, family cancer, Julianna Paradisi, Managing Relationships during cancer, nurse blogs, oncology nurse blogs, oncology nursing, patient care, rn blog, roles change during illness

I Wish I’d Said It

“To relieve a full bladder is one of the great human joys.” Henry Miller Nurses, agreed?

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famous quotes, full bladder, Henry Miller, human joys, nurse blogs, nurse lifestyle, nurses, rn blog, self care, urination

Alopecia And The Pirate

As I write this post, some scientists are searching for ways to prevent male baldness through genetic manipulation. Others are … More

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alopecia, breast cancer patient, cancer, goddess, identity, nurse bloggers, oncology rn blog, patient education, pirate style, pirates, rn blog, side effects of chemotherapy

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Unknown's avatarJParadisiRN 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 of illustrated blog posts to Off The Charts, the blog of the American Journal of Nursing. She has been a nurse for 33 years, specializing in Pediatric Intensive Care, Oncology Infusion, and as an Oncology Nurse Navigator.

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