Conversations About Dying: Is “Sick Lit” Bad for Teens?

My name is JParadisi, RN and I am a recovering TV medical drama addict. I am one of those nurses … More

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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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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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You Can Find Me Here: AJN’s Blog Off The Charts

Nurses Day 2013 has come and gone. I had a particularly good one, which I wrote a blog post The … More

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Lessons About Medication Errors From Baseball

In the commercial, three guys are standing around a grill, talking about baseball. One of them quotes a stat. Another … More

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Vacation!

JParadisiRN is on vacation this week. I’ll write a new post soon from a refreshed perspective. Meanwhile, if you haven’t read … More

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Can Nurses Change Course? Thoughts on Inertia

When I hear the word inertia, the meaning I think of is actually paralysis: The loss of the ability to move (and … More

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Boston Marathon: Tears of Relief and Tears of Sorrow

Like the rest of us, I grieve for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, and am thankful for the … More

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Tips for Learning Chemotherapy Administration

I attended a chemotherapy and biotherapy course. Most of the nurses attending had administered chemotherapy for years, but a group … More

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A Nurse’s Guide to The Art Of Rescue

Horrified, I watched helplessly on the esplanade as a fuzzy, yellow gosling struggled to right itself from his back in … More

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