Horrified, I watched helplessly on the esplanade as a fuzzy, yellow gosling struggled to right itself from his back in … 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.
The Difference Between Nursing and Journalism
On any given shift, nurses witness the drama of life and death. This aspect of our work is unlikely to … More
Nature’s Easter Egg
A nurse coworker raises chickens for their eggs. As a spring gift, she brought to work a carton of variously … More
Doubtful That Art Saves Lives? Evidence Indicates It May Heal
“Art Saves Lives,” is a bumper sticker I occasionally see around town, and every time I do I think, “Maybe, but … More
Poll: The White That Binds Ornament
Readers, I’m doing some marketing research, and I need your input. Last week during my interview on RNFMRadio, Keith, Kevin … More
JParadisiRN Illustrates Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Article About Alumni Winkler County Nurses
Any alumni of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center out there? That’s my painting on page 28 of their alumni … More
Pondering Dreams
“People who deny themselves the privilege of dreaming are doomed to failure.” Oscar Hammerstein II I met a twenty-something student … More
JParadisiRN Guest Post for RNFM Radio. Live Interview Monday March 18 at 9pm EST/6 pm PST
In preparation for the live interview with nurse co-hosts Keith Carlson and Kevin Ross on RNFM Radio: Nursing Unleashed! I’ve contributed a guest post … More
Changing Nurse Stereotypes Through Creative Control
At a restaurant, I demurely settled onto a chair pulled out by my escort. Glancing at the menu, I wonder … More
JParadisiRN Guests (Live) on RNFM Radio: Nursing Unleashed March 18 9pmEST/6pm PST
I’m honored to have received an invitation from fellow nurses and radio talk show hosts Keith Carlson and Kevin Ross … More
JParadisi (Retired) RN Blog 