Off the Chart

He said, “You’re annoyingly persistent, aren’t you?” I was just ready to give my most elaborate apology when he said, “This is my second...

Nursing is a profession where you encounter people from all walks of life. Our patients are usually assigned to us; we don't get to...

Here are some Independence Day mishaps that really happened in the emergency room .... Firecrackers and cake. Some years ago, a Fourth of...

For many of us, some of those who come into our lives make an impression that never leaves. The coach was one of those. He touched the...

Male nurses, particularly fathers, bring unique and invaluable contributions to the nursing field. Their nurturing instincts, ability to...

In my tenth year of professional chaplaincy, I moved to a sister hospital to assume responsibility for spiritual care and ethical liaison...

This is a glimpse into one of the most compelling stories from my book. There were so many remarkable home health stories to share that I...

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day honors all soldiers who died during service to our nation. According to the U.S....

"Friday you go in for a fight ... then it happens ..." It had been a horrible week. Wednesday the patient who refused her TED hose...

A lot like the story in my book about the big scary resident at Camarillo State Hospital who playfully helped himself to my prized white...

Grab a tissue - because it's a good one! Diane titled her story, "Riding off into the Sunrise." The story was first published in the June...

When I think of my favorite memory, I can't help but think of 105-year-old Olga. She was a very large-boned, strong-accented, and very...

They say Matilda got the job done! More history of anesthesia with a twist of humor. The early days of anesthesia - not a laughing matter...

One of my favorite memories of working in healthcare happened more than twenty years ago when I was a CNA doing home care. I think I was...

As an oncology nurse, I've cared for hundreds of patients. Although they came from different backgrounds, some male, some female, some...

For some time, I worked with patients who suffered from chronic kidney disease. These were the patients whose kidneys had failed and...

John's Story: As an ER nurse for the past twenty years, the emergency room is a festive place on St. Patrick's Day, because of the...

“The Day I Saved a Life" I work in a chief of surgery practice where I take care of patients pre-operatively and post-operatively....

Everyone needs a friendly reminder now and then of why we do what we do - here's mine. After carefully reading the printed handwriting on...

It is believed to be one of the most extreme cases of bad luck on the football field. The incident occurred in 2015 when Seattle Seahawks...