“All nurses are different. Some just jab the needle into you, and it hurts.” -A patient Few things make me … More
Category: Posts About Nursing
Innovative Nurse (Kevin Ross) Reviews The Adventures of Nurse Niki
Last week, I had the pleasure of being a guest of nurse bloggers Keith Carlson and Kevin Ross (or, as I … More
Listen to JParadisiRN Interview on RNFMRadio!
Keith Carlson (@NurseKeith) and Kevin Ross (@InnovativeNurse) invited me to guest on their internet radio show, RNFMRadio.com. In case you … More
JParadisiRN Guests on RNFMRadio Tonight Oct 14 9pmEST/6pm PST
Great news! I’m being interviewed on “RN.FM Radio: Nursing Unleashed!”, the newest internet radio station for nurses: JParadisiRN’s interview is on Monday, 10/14/13 at 9pm EST / … More
Are Nurses Attracted to Gardening Because We Work in Close Proximity to Death?
On a beautiful late spring morning, I sat in my favorite chair, sipping coffee and writing. Through the window, I … More
Nursing Interruptions: When the Light Gets in Your Eyes
Running through Portland’s Water Front Park for exercise one morning, the sun silhouetted a Coast Guard helicopter flying low over … More
What Makes a Shift Happy? The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 12 is Posted
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 12 is posted! In this week’s episode, A Happy Shift, … More
Alopecia and the Pirate
Note: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I have republished this post. As I write this post, … More
Grief Debriefing Versus Beer for Breakfast: Chapter 11 of The Adventures of Nurse Niki
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 11 is posted! In this week’s episode, Niki reflects on … More