The Damaging Effect of Preciosity

Preciosity is over-refinement in art, music, or language, especially in the choice of words. I am struggling with preciosity while … More

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You Can Find Me Here: AJN’s Blog Off The Charts

Nurses Day 2013 has come and gone. I had a particularly good one, which I wrote a blog post The … More

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Rethinking The Paradigm

A friend and I sat at a wine bar. Over a glass of Pinot Noir, the topic of blogging came … More

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Diet As Tolerated

Sitting in a trendy restaurant sipping a cocktail, I pick Marcona almonds from a small plate set between a blonde … More

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Lessons About Medication Errors From Baseball

In the commercial, three guys are standing around a grill, talking about baseball. One of them quotes a stat. Another … More

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Vacation!

JParadisiRN is on vacation this week. I’ll write a new post soon from a refreshed perspective. Meanwhile, if you haven’t read … More

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A Nurse’s Guide to The Art Of Rescue

Horrified, I watched helplessly on the esplanade as a fuzzy, yellow gosling struggled to right itself from his back in … More

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The Difference Between Nursing and Journalism

On any given shift, nurses witness the drama of life and death. This aspect of our work is unlikely to … More

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Nature’s Easter Egg

A nurse coworker raises chickens for their eggs. As a spring gift, she brought to work a carton of variously … More

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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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