Has this ever happened to you? A patient arrives for supportive care. On examination, they describe flu-like symptoms, and general … More
Tag: oncology nurse blogs
Nursing The Unexpected Job Change
Besides reimbursement changes, The Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for the formation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): joint ventures coordinated by … More
This Week: EHRs & The Nurse’s Voice, Collusion & A Nurse Asks for Help
A physician, standing in a busy hospital unit, was overheard telling a resident, “If you want to be certain something … More
Alopecia and the Pirate
Note: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I have republished this post. As I write this post, … More
Nurses Can Offer Reassurance When Cancer Changes Relationship Roles
Many relationships thrive after cancer, but how? I think they transcend. In a way, a patient is lost to loved ones during … 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
Changing Nurse Stereotypes Through Creative Control
At a restaurant, I demurely settled onto a chair pulled out by my escort. Glancing at the menu, I wonder … More
JParadisiRN Blog: 2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted … More
Miracle On Hoyt Street
If It Fits It Ships photo: jparadisi 2010 Trudging out of an Oregon rainstorm into the Post Office, I found a line of … More
Today: JParadisiRN On Doctors Radio Channel on Sirius XM 10am PT/1pm ET
Today @ 10 -1030 PT & 1pm ET I discuss challenges of dating after a cancer diagnosis on Doctors Radio … More
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