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.
Tag: nursing school
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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