Monthly Archives: May 2010

Not So Serious Self Care: Leading With Laughter

Posted on May 31, 2010 by karynbuxman

“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower The secret for effective humor in leadership is to set the tone for humor, while at the same time, set high expectations. Effective leaders understand … Continue reading →

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Star Charts by Suzanne LaBarne

Posted on May 31, 2010 by admin

Horoscopes just for Nurses! Gemini Communicative Gemini finds frustration in every direction this week: patients, colleagues and friends and family all seem out of sorts and unable to comply with simple requests. Fear not, they’ll be back on track by … Continue reading →

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Developing Diagnostic Skills

Posted on May 31, 2010 by admin

A young doctor moved out to a small community to replace the aging doctor there. The older doctor suggested that the younger doctor accompany him as he made his house calls so that the people of the community could become … Continue reading →

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Doctor, Doctor! Two Dozen of Our Favorite Jokes

Posted on May 31, 2010 by admin

1. “Doctor, doctor, I feel like a billiard ball.” “Well get to the back of the queue.” 2. “Doctor, doctor, I feel like a pair of curtains.” “Pull yourself together.” 3. “Doctor, doctor, I feel like a ten pound note.” … Continue reading →

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Get a Life by Loretta LaRoche

Posted on May 31, 2010 by admin

I have a very dear friend whom I’ve known for years. We now live several hundred miles apart and don’t see each other all that often, but we make it a habit to talk on the phone at regular intervals. … Continue reading →

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Nurse Marge in Charge

Posted on May 30, 2010 by admin

Dear Nurse Marge I’m hoping against hope that you can help me, Nurse Marge, because I absolutely DO NOT know what to do.  I’ve been a ER nurse for 12 years, so it’s not like I’m inexperienced here, but this … Continue reading →

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JNJ Twitter Updates for 2010-05-28

Posted on May 28, 2010 by karynbuxman

A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running. Groucho Marx #

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JNJ on Twitter

Posted on May 26, 2010 by karynbuxman

Working w/ professionals in home care in NY state. Many serious issues to deal with. Thank goodness humor can help. #

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Not So Serious Selfcare: Cracking (A Smile) Under Pressure

Posted on May 24, 2010 by karynbuxman

Last week, we examined ways to integrate humor into your self-care routine. Self care is essential for all nurses, as it helps preserve your health, provide emotional resiliency, and keep you better positioned to provide optimum care for your patients. … Continue reading →

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The Laughter Remedy

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

The Laughter Remedy was created by Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D.. Paul was a pioneer in humor research, laying the groundwork for the current interest in the health benefits of humor. After receiving his Ph.D. in developmental psychology in 1968, he … Continue reading →

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