Has anyone else had this experience? I was at work with a headache. In the past, when I worked on … More
Category: Posts About Nursing
JParadisi RN Painting in AJN Art of Nursing
The April 2015 issue of the American Journal of Nursing is available. On page 43 of the print version is Yazzie, a … More
Doing Nursey Things
Except attending local meetings of organizations representing oncology nursing, and doing continuing education required to maintain my OCN certification, I … More
Nursing School is Just The Beginning of a Career of Learning
One aspect of changing nursing specialties, or being a new nurse for that matter, is the agreement to do homework … More
Shifting Closer to “Where Science, Humanity and Art Converge”
A goal is a dream with a deadline. -multiple Internet attributions. I have a new job, one that I … More
Hope is a Feathered Thing
Hope is the thing with feathers t hat perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never … More
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
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
New Post: The Art of Nursing
May is all warm and fuzzy with Nurse’s Week. May renews love for what my mentor once dubbed “The noblest … More
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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