Total Pain (by Kathrynn Thompson)
There has been a lot about pain management and opioids in the news recently. It reminds me that when we talk about pain we primarily refer to physical pain. But there are many kinds of pain including psycho-social, spiritual and…
A humbling and wonderful experience (Guest Bloggers – Karla Richards & Brett Chafins)
When we care for the community we serve our patients and ourselves. Karla Richards (11 MMMT Infusion) and Brett Chafins (11 MMMT Infusion) discovered this past Sunday at PurpleStride. Providing support to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, PurpleStride is attended by…
Non-Judgment (Guest Blogger Nathan Braden)
Our brains are prone to making snap judgments about almost everything. The judgment could be about us or about other people. The practice of non-judgment is valuable. It gently guides us into seeing a new perspective and causes our automatic perceptions to…
Nature, Nursing and RBC (by Kathrynn Thompson)
I had the opportunity recently to visit Yellowstone National park. I was unprepared for the majesty of all that I saw and experienced. I witnessed a herd of bison (mothers and calves) crossing a river and could hear their vocalizations. …
Nursing changes your life (by Ruth Frankenfield)
The nursing profession is changing. The average age of nurses and the average number of years of nursing experience both are decreasing. I’ve been in nursing now for nearly four decades and am certainly considered old. I often wonder…
Dress Code
Try pulling that out of the laundry! Learn more about the historical Ohio State University nursing uniform: Remembrances by Rena Edwards Daily Coppess Historical Reflections: The Medical Heritage Center Blog
Hope (by Kathrynn Thompson)
HOPE: to desire something and expect that it will happen or be obtained (Webster’s dictionary) I was sitting in church yesterday reading the bulletin and there was a story about a woman diagnosed with cancer. Shortly after she finished her…
Random Acts of Compassion (by Ruth Frankenfield)
Micro moments of kindness, compassion & other forms of positivity nourish your mind, wisdom and longevity People often ask about compassion, “Isn’t it the same as empathy?” Empathy is the gateway to compassion. Its…
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