Today, January 10, 2010 is the first year anniversary of JParadisi RN’s Blog. I had no idea I would enjoy … More
Tag: nursing
Balancing Expectations for Good Health
I have a special place in my heart for Dr. Susan Love. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer … More
Snowbound for the Holidays
While drinking my morning coffee, I noticed a perfect reflection of Portland in a water-glass on the window sill. The … More
The Season of Lights
The other day I wondered if my blog posts are depressing this time of year when … More
I Wish I’d Said It
My hope that I would have a whole series of empty days, days without interruption, days in which to think and … More
Who’s a Jethro? Thoughts on an Aging Nurse Population
My patient was watching The Beverly Hillbillies on TV while I set up the supplies needed to start her IV. I … 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
The H1N1 Vaccine: I Took One for the Team
Note: This post is in response to a post by Shawn Kennedy MA, RN, interim editor-in-chief of the AJN blog, … More
Art Making & Nursing Competence Post Makes Top 100 List
RNCentral.com has included a post from this blog, Art Making and Nursing Competence, on its list of 100 Blog Posts You Should Read … More
Mistakes are Judged by their Outcomes
It’s been a long time now, since I was on my knees, praying that the young woman lying crumpled in front of … More