No one is free when others are repressed. attributed to Mahatma Gandhi For a couple of years, I … More
Category: Posts About Nursing
Balancing Expectations for Good Health
I have a special place in my heart for Dr. Susan Love. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer … More
It’s More a Guideline Than a Code
“But what about the Pirate’s Code?” Elizabeth, (Keira Knightley), asks Captain Barbossa, played by actor Geoffrey Rush, as he reneges on a bargain she’d negotiated … More
New Year’s Resolution: Too Big to Fail
I’m contemplating what “Too big to fail” would look like for a NewYear’s Resolution in 2010. Wishing everyone a healthy, prosperous and … More
Snowbound for the Holidays
While drinking my morning coffee, I noticed a perfect reflection of Portland in a water-glass on the window sill. The … More
Seasons Greetings
…And don’t forget to leave a plate of cookies for Santa!
The Season of Lights
The other day I wondered if my blog posts are depressing this time of year when … More
Eric Cropp Talks to ISMP about the Medication Error Leading to a Child’s Death
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has published a follow-up article regarding the case of pharmacist Eric Cropp in the December 3, 2009 … More
Who’s a Jethro? Thoughts on an Aging Nurse Population
My patient was watching The Beverly Hillbillies on TV while I set up the supplies needed to start her IV. I … More
The Complex Issue of Routine Mammogram Screening: a Personal Experience
I’ve had one mammogram in my life, and it was bad. My mammogram was not for screening; it was to diagnose the lump in … More