Doubtful That Art Saves Lives? Evidence Indicates It May Heal

“Art Saves Lives,” is a bumper sticker I occasionally see around town, and every time I do I think, “Maybe, but … More

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JParadisiRN Illustrates Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Article About Alumni Winkler County Nurses

Any alumni of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center out there? That’s my painting on page 28 of their alumni … More

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Pondering Dreams

“People who deny themselves the privilege of dreaming are doomed to failure.” Oscar Hammerstein II I met a twenty-something student … More

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JParadisiRN Guest Post for RNFM Radio. Live Interview Monday March 18 at 9pm EST/6 pm PST

In preparation for the live interview with nurse co-hosts Keith Carlson and Kevin Ross on RNFM Radio: Nursing Unleashed! I’ve contributed a guest post … More

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Changing Nurse Stereotypes Through Creative Control

At a restaurant, I demurely settled onto a chair pulled out by my escort. Glancing at the menu, I wonder … More

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JParadisiRN Guests (Live) on RNFM Radio: Nursing Unleashed March 18 9pmEST/6pm PST

I’m honored to have received an invitation from fellow nurses and radio talk show hosts Keith Carlson and Kevin Ross … More

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Nurses: Telling Our Stories Can Help Others

In art school, I once presented a painting entitled, “Recuerdo (I Remember)” for class critique. The painting was inspired by my … More

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If You Can’t See It, You Aren’t Living It: How To Visualize Your Best Life

After cancer treatment, my hair grew back in wild curls that I dyed platinum blonde, symbolizing my pursuit of a … More

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The Art of Subtraction

Fascinated, I watched as a sculptor created a face from a lump of clay. With deft fingers, he tore into … More

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Ah Yes! Back in The Studio

I write so much about nursing and art that I sometimes forget I’m a painter. Low census yesterday meant I … More