It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, and I’m grocery shopping. Pushing a cart through throngs of people looking for that special can … More
Tag: nurse lifestyles
Simon’s Turn: The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 21
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 21 is posted! In this week’s episode, Simon’s Turn, … More
Nurses: Do You Carry Liability Insurance?
When I was fresh out of nursing school, all bright and shiny, I bought a personal liability insurance policy, because … More
JParadisiRN Guests on RNFMRadio Tonight Oct 14 9pmEST/6pm PST
Great news! I’m being interviewed on “RN.FM Radio: Nursing Unleashed!”, the newest internet radio station for nurses: JParadisiRN’s interview is on Monday, 10/14/13 at 9pm EST / … More
Grief Debriefing Versus Beer for Breakfast: Chapter 11 of The Adventures of Nurse Niki
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 11 is posted! In this week’s episode, Niki reflects on … More
Last Minute Sick Calls Wreak Havoc on Nursing Units
Awhile back my husband, employed at a hospital, came home from work saying, “Hey, if you’re thinking about going back … More
Waiting in Line at the Post Office, Yet Again
Yet again, I’m waiting in line at the post office to mail packages. Frequent readers of JParadisiRN are probably thinking, “Holy … More
Nine Fictional Clinicians I’d Like to Meet (Yeah 9 Not 10. I’m Picky)
In nursing, where years of working long hours can leave us feeling at times as if the tumor always wins, … More
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
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
