On Friday night, to coin the phrase of writer Anne Lamott, I began the “sh#*tty first draft” of a new blog … 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.
Fancy Cranberry Sauce with an Italian Twist
I always cook with wine, and sometimes I put it in the food. a plaque in my Mom’s kitchen … More
Slow Cooked Steel-Cut Oats
If you have a home full of visiting relatives this week, here’s a quick, easy and healthy breakfast recipe. … More
The Season of Poverty and Thanksgiving
You know it’s going to be a long shift when you open your first chart of the morning, and the … More
I Wish I’d Said It
“You can either buy clothes or buy pictures,” she said. “It’s that simple. No one who is not very rich … More
Learning to Observe, Observing to Learn
Here’s a collection of loose observations I made last week: People who lie or cheat believe that everyone else in … More
I Wish I’d Said It
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like hard work. Thomas A. … More
The Pathology of Patient Safety
The other day I said something I regretted while giving a medication during a procedure. Before giving the med, I … More
New Blog Round Up at The Millionaire Nurse
Dr. Dean at The Millionaire Nurse has a new round-up of nurse blog posts. I don’t know how he keeps … More
I Wish I Said It
Oh, I am a lonely painter. I live in a box of paints. I’m frightened by the devil, and I’m … More
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