Category Archives: What you came to read

The Good Nurse

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

I’m sitting in her office listening to reasons why she’s not considering me for this position.  Listening to these reasons, I know they are heresy, gossip, and anecdotal at best.  In my heart, I know they are lies. The chair … Continue reading →

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Being #1

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Every year US News & World Report comes out with its rankings of best hospitals in the country and every year I read it with a grain of salt. My issue is not with the hospitals that are on the … Continue reading →

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Rights & Responsibilities

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

I have spent the last few days listening to and reading both sides of the arguments for and against the Affordable Care Act.  Every conversation that I’ve been a part of, read, or listened to brings my mind back to … Continue reading →

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One Father’s True Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

Awhile back, I came out of report and walked into my patient’s room to talk to the day shift nurse.  In group report we were told this patient was really sick and receiving massive blood transfusions to reverse his coagulopathy … Continue reading →

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For the love of Cafe Racer & the city of Seattle

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Tuesday night May 29th was a normal busy night at work, I remember that. I remember getting home at 0800 Wednesday morning and in my normal routine I walked the dog, caught up on a few podcasts, and took care … Continue reading →

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RNFM Radio interviews Theresa Brown!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

I attended a discussion with Theresa Brown in Seattle last year. Anytime you can join her for a discussion, read her writing, or listen to her perspective on our fantastic career you should! Check it out! Interview with Nurse Author … Continue reading →

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National Nurses Week

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Doctor

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

This is a title that when paired with one’s last name makes a powerful introduction.  It elicits immediate respect and also seems to come with the expectation that you can have my chair. What does it mean to be called … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Anniversaries; 1 month, 1 year, or 50 years- they are a time to celebrate: cupcakes and candles, lovely dinners, and champagne toasts. For me, I’m celebrating the 1 year anniversary of peaceloveandnursing.com with a blog post. When I started out … Continue reading →

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Part 2

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

In difficult financial times, when hospitals are looking to trim (read slash) budgets they start by looking to the largest part of the budget. Nursing is the largest part of any healthcare system budget - sheer volume.  As nurse staffing gets … Continue reading →

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