The Sacred Space of Patient Care

One of my hands is soaking in a shallow bowl of soapy water, while a nail technician holds the other, … More

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Nurses Make Birthdays, One Year at a Time

Part of our institution’s medication administration policy is asking patients to state their name and birth date, scrutinizing the information … More

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Do Facebook Likes Help or Scam Patients?

I am cautious when initiating online interactions, with good reason. Sometimes, being cautious feels uncomfortable, however. I’m talking about the … More

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The Nursing Dilemma of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is legal in Oregon, where I practice. In one sense, this seems to be an enlightened act of … More

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Managing The Moderately Unstable Patient: The Challenge of Ambulatory Care Nursing

When a nurse educator makes the bold statement, “The moderately unstable patient is at the highest risk,” I’m interested in … More

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Switching to Oncology From Another Nursing Specialty

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my recent job transition is meeting new colleagues. Not only are they a … More

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Nurses: Keeping Your New Job From Feeling Like The Titanic

Complaining about being overwhelmed by a job in this economy is a little like complaining about too much sunshine. It’s … More

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All Deaths Are a Great Loss

When I was in nursing school, an “elderly” instructor (she must have been at least 60) asked our class, “Is … More

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Surviving The Realities of Nursing

One of the things I love about blogging is conversation through comments on posts with people I may not otherwise … More

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Recognizing Febrile Neutropenia in Oncology Patients

Has this ever happened to you? A patient arrives for supportive care. On examination, they describe flu-like symptoms, and general … More

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