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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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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Why Nurses Need to Make Art

The first thing people usually say to me when they find out I’m an artist is, “Gosh, I can’t even … 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pondering Dreams

“People who deny themselves the privilege of dreaming are doomed to failure.” Oscar Hammerstein II I met a twenty-something student … More

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