A Nurse’s Sketch Book

  Nearly a year ago, I wrote a post about mindfulness and found time for creativity, in which I described … More

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Art & Nursing: New Work

 

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Where Science, Humanity and Art Converge

JParadisiRN blog began by discussing art and nursing. For the most part it remains so, through observations of the way … More

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Shift Observations: On Luer Locks, Voting, Taxes, and Thanksgiving

While tightening a Luer lock connector to its mate after starting an IV, I curse myself once again for not playing … More

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Oh, Did You Want Anti-Nausea Medications with Your Chemotherapy? You’ll Have to Pay Out of Pocket for That

   Note: If you are uninsured and diagnosed with cancer, you will probably find an oncologist and a hospital that will treat … More

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A Metaphor: Health Care Reform on Life Support

     The idea that the Health Care Reform bill is on life support is disappointing, but not surprising. It was admitted in a weakened … More

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I Wish I’d Said It

Whether I’m painting or not, I have this overweening interest in humanity. Even if I’m not working, I’m still analyzing … More

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The Season of Lights

                              The other day I wondered if my blog posts are depressing this time of year when … More

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Mistakes are Judged by their Outcomes

     It’s been a long time now, since I was on my knees, praying that the  young woman lying crumpled in front of … More

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Sounds Like a Job for Health Care Reform

     A patient called to cancel his appointment for a monthly infusion necessary for the rest of his life (or … More

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