A nurse colleague from my PICU days sent this You Tube link via email the other day. The Laryngospasms are a group of … More
Category: Posts About Art & Nursing
Daylight Savings Time: For What?
Am I the only person who thinks that the little clock on coffee makers should change time via satellite, like … More
Halloween Brain Cactus
I bought my favorite 10 year-old a brain cactus as a Halloween gift. He like cars, motorcycles, skateboards, and some trading … More
Art Making & Nursing Competence Post Makes Top 100 List
RNCentral.com has included a post from this blog, Art Making and Nursing Competence, on its list of 100 Blog Posts You Should Read … More
The Volcano Lover
Recently, I walked to the top of a volcanic cinder cone in the Cascade Mountain range, in Oregon. I have been in love with … More
Color Theory: The Color White and Praise for Hospital Gowns
One of the most challenging differences between working in a hospital and my current position in an ambulatory infusion unit, for … More
Love You to Death is the October Cover of The American Journal of Nursing
The American Journal of Nursing has published my painting, Love You to Death on its October cover. You can … More
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
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