Although medication errors are not the focus of this blog, I feel it’s important that health care professionals know what is … 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.
J.Paradisi Interviews Tamara English for pdxArtscene
I ask artist Tamara English questions about her work and inclusion in Mark Woolley’s group show in October at Anka Gallery. Follow this … More
Mistakes are Judged by their Outcomes
It’s been a long time now, since I was on my knees, praying that the young woman lying crumpled in front of … More
Color Theory: Anemia
This week, it seemed all of our patients required blood transfusions. They came in with similar symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath on exertion … More
After the Interview, What’s Next?
Thank you to all who watched the Art Talk with Richard Schemmerer interview this afternoon on pdxArtscene (http://www.pdxartscene.com/). I’ve been informed … More
Live Interview on Art Talk This Wednesday at Noon. What Will I Wear?
I will guest on Art Talk Live with Richard Schemmerer (http://www.pdxartscene.com/) this Wednesday, September 16 at noon. The segment will … More
Health Care Reform? What the…..??????
Senator Max Baucus (D) Montana, along with five other “architects” is writing compromise legislature for Health Care Reform, which includes financially … More
Superman’s Song: Lyrics by Crash Test Dummies
Tarzan wasn’t a ladies’ man He’d just come along and scoop ’em up under his arm Like that, quick as … More
Drawing Lessons: Sideways Perspective,Dishwashers & Forks III
A doctor mentioned that if health care reform occurs, he will not make enough money to pay off his … More
Not a Wonderful Life: No George Bailey for Pharmacist Eric Cropp or His Patient
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (http://www.ismp.org/) published an article in their August 27, 2009 newsletter, describing a horrific … More
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