Reflections of A Nurse-Mother

“Yeah, I’m taking classes to become a massage therapist. My mom is a nurse, and I’ve always been interested in health sciences because of that. I want to help people enhance their health.”

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Goodbye and Hello

“After 20 years, I finally had to choose between nursing and my art. “

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Save The Date: Nurses’ Day May 6, 2021

A new episode of The Adventures of Nurse Niki posted this morning: I Guess We’re Going to Find Out. This … More

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Winterstorm: Anna’s Hummingbirds and Me, Day 2

Yesterday, I checked on the hummingbird feeder frequently, occasionally thawing it in a pan of warm water, and chipping ice … More

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2019: Days of Miracle and Wonder

These are the days of miracle and wonder -Paul Simon New Year’s Eve 2018 marked the twentieth anniversary of … More

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The Two Hands of Mindfulness

Late on a Friday afternoon I sat on the floor of a shared office space in semi-lotus position, dismantling the … More

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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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In my latest post (and illustration) for Off the Charts, the blog of the American Journal of Nursing, I share … More

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The Stars of Our Lives

The air temperature was below freezing, and because of all of the rain earlier in the week, the streets were … More

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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