Acupuncture: My Journey With TCM

I believe in the mind/body/soul connection. When a medical disease is officially ruled out, and western medicine has few answers, I considered seeking a safe alternative approach.

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Muse About Mending: The Difference Between Good Enough and Just Right

I’m learning to mend, not in metaphor, but in actuality. I’m learning to darn, using running stitches (Sashiko) to repair … More

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Nursing School is Just The Beginning of a Career of Learning

One aspect of changing nursing specialties, or being a new nurse for that matter, is the agreement to do homework … More

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All Deaths Are a Great Loss

When I was in nursing school, an “elderly” instructor (she must have been at least 60) asked our class, “Is … More

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How to Give Good Phone

Nurses spend lots of time on the telephone. So much, that I believe How to Give Good Phone should be … More

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Poll: The White That Binds Ornament

Readers, I’m doing some marketing research, and I need your input. Last week during my interview on RNFMRadio, Keith, Kevin … More

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One More Skill On My Resume

Years ago, I had a coworker with the best attitude about learning new skills. At every in-service, sort of like … More

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Shift Observations: When It Feels Like Work

Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment. Dale Carnegie I had one of … More

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You’ve Come a Long Way Baby. Maybe.

A friend of mine talks about aspects of one’s life occurring between bookends. People use the cliché “things come around … More

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What I Learned in Nursing School about Customer Service

Many of my patients are recently discharged from the hospital. Most of them tell me about the wonderful care they’ve received there, and … More