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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Nurses Work in Tight Spaces Under Intense Circumstances

I’m standing in the patient nutrition nook, eating a mid-morning snack of yogurt with a plastic fork, because I can’t … More

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Sins of Omission: Latest Episode of The Adventures of Nurse Niki Has Posted

The Adventures of Nurse Niki Sins of Omission, The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 28, posted today. Corey describes a typical … More

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You’re Going to be Alright

Years ago, following an art reception, my husband and I were enjoying dinner at a restaurant. As the server set … 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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