Oh, Did You Want Anti-Nausea Medications with Your Chemotherapy? You’ll Have to Pay Out of Pocket for That

Note: If you are uninsured and diagnosed with cancer, you will probably find an oncologist and a hospital that will treat … More

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Texas Nurses Accused of Harrassment in Whistle Blower Case

No one is free when others are repressed. attributed to Mahatma Gandhi For a couple of years, I … More

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The Boxer, a Nurse, and an Artist

In the clearing stands a boxer and a fighter by his trade, and he carries the reminder of ev’ry … More

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Recipe: Strawberry Angel Cake

A family member celebrated a birthday this week, and I volunteered to make her a cake. I remembered this … More

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Thoughts on Cancer Depression

An oncology patient came in on a low ebb last week. His treatment was long, the fatigue bad, and … 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

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Advanced Precepting, Part II

In my last post, I promised to tell the story of another preceptee who didn’t remain in the PICU after orientation. A new … More

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Advanced Precepting: Helping Preceptees Find Their Fit

I had the best preceptor in the history of nursing. She facilitated my transfer to Pediatric Intensive Care, plucking me from a high acuity pediatric unit, … More