Nursing is a profession of permission. I had this epiphany when a patient asked me, “Can I have a couple … 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.
New Year Resolution: Don’t Wait Until Late in the Afternoon
It was late in the afternoon when my patient arrived at the oncology clinic. The treatment prescribed required more hours … More
JParadisiRN Blog: 2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted … More
Returning To Hoyt Street, Everything Has changed
I’m standing in line at the Post Office on Hoyt Street, along with at least fifty other people waiting to … More
Miracle On Hoyt Street
If It Fits It Ships photo: jparadisi 2010 Trudging out of an Oregon rainstorm into the Post Office, I found a line of … More
Grief
“A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; and she refused to be … More
Today: JParadisiRN On Doctors Radio Channel on Sirius XM 10am PT/1pm ET
Today @ 10 -1030 PT & 1pm ET I discuss challenges of dating after a cancer diagnosis on Doctors Radio … More
Nurses, They’re Making Their Lists. Does Honesty Exclude Influence?
As 2012 draws to a close, editors compile their annual lists for publication: The Top 10 Worse Movies of the Year, … More
I Wish I’d Said It
Be Attentive, Be Intelligent, Be Loving, and change when you need to. -Lonergan
Random Thoughts: I’m An Artist
As much as I love making images of my heart’s desire as an artist, there’s something to be said for … More
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