Privacy and Grief

One of the difficult things about working in an outpatient infusion clinic is not knowing the outcomes of many of … More

It Ain’t no Sin to be Glad You’re Alive

After weeks of daily rain, the sun was shining in a brilliant blue sky and the weatherman promised the warm weather … More

I haven’t abandoned JParadisi RN’s Blog, I gave myself the week off for good behavior. I’ll resume posting on Monday, … More

*Originally published on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2009. photo: JParadisi 2009 This fall, I’m reading the first four books of the … More

Fellow Portlander, Registered Nurse, and blogger Peggy McDaniel posted this on my Facebook Wall yesterday: Make a difference and help … More

I am writing this post while my husband pumps air into his bicycle tires in our living room (ka-chunka chunka-chunka), muttering about … More

Okay, this isn’t the happiest subject to post on a beautiful Friday morning before a weekend, but the topic … More

When I was a pediatric critical care nurse working in busy trauma centers, my duties included wound care. I have … More

Yesterday morning, I attended an awards breakfast at the hospital I work for, honoring 105 nurses with Certificates of Nursing … More

Last Saturday, I sat on a bleacher, watching my favorite 10 year-old play baseball. He is the catcher for his team. He has the proportions … More