Monthly Archives: December 2008

A Little Explanation…Just What the Dr. Ordered!

Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin

It was a warm spring day when my student called with a question on her assigned patient. The physician had ordered a stool for Ova and Parasites, and she wanted to know how to collect the specimen.  I told her … Continue reading →

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Don’t Panic!

Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin

During a recent fire drill, I was closing doors to patient rooms.  An 86 year old patient was talking on the phone when I reached her room.  As I started to shut her door, she asked, “What’s that ringing noise?” … Continue reading →

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From Ha-Ha to a-HA!: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd

Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin

JNJ a magnet pulling humor people together When I discovered the original JNJ 20 years ago, it was like a magnet attracting people from around the world who recognized the value of humor in nursing. I wasn’t even a nurse, … Continue reading →

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Doctors’ Opinion of The Financial Bail Out Package

Posted on December 22, 2008 by admin

The allergists voted to scratch it And the dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves The gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it but the neurologists thought the administration had a lot of nerve, and the obstetricians … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready To Go!

Posted on December 2, 2008 by admin

As you can see from all the construction in these parts, we’re getting the new Journal of Nursing Jocularity ready to go!  It’s an exciting time: we’re lining up some of the funniest people we know to help JNJ bring … Continue reading →

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