Author Archives: karynbuxman

But I’m Not Funny!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by karynbuxman

You don’t have to BE funny to SEE funny — which is great news if you’re searching for a nursing job. The health benefits of humor manifest no matter the source of the laughter! One way to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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What’s So Funny About Wednesdays: Adding Humor to Your Daily Routine

Posted on November 9, 2011 by karynbuxman

Quick, what do Winnie the Pooh, tractor trailers, and your morning commute have to do with more effectively managing your diabetes? You can learn the answer by reading this post! About WhatsSoFunnyAbout.com: WhatsSoFunnyAbout.com is your premier source on info about … Continue reading →

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Love and Laughter: The Keys to Health JNJ Talks to Bernie Siegel

Posted on August 15, 2011 by karynbuxman

“You can not be afraid if you’re laughing.” So says Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles, the groundbreaking book that convinced countless patients that they can help themselves heal. Siegel — quick to say, ‘Call me Bernie’ — … Continue reading →

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Military Medicine: Finding Laughs While Delivering Front Line Care

Posted on May 11, 2011 by karynbuxman

At first glance, the world of the military nurse is very different from our own.  After all, here we are, safe and sound, while they’re on the front lines in Iraq, Afghanistan, and countless other places around the world. Military … Continue reading →

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Time To Celebrate!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by karynbuxman

May is here, and you know what that means! It’s National Nurses’ Week! Nurses’ Week is a time to celebrate everything that makes nursing as a profession distinctive and unique, to reflect and rejoice in the very real difference we … Continue reading →

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Ready For Nurses’ Week?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by karynbuxman

Nurses Week and Hospital Week are just around the corner! Is your workplace set to have a good time? Below are some ideas to get the party started. You and your colleagues have worked hard—let’s make sure you get the … Continue reading →

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Really A Nurse?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by karynbuxman

How long does it take before you feel like you’re a “real” nurse? Orientation may be long behind you, yet you’re still not 100% confident in everything you’re doing. We seem to be missing that official rite of passage or … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Laughter – For Nursing!

Posted on April 4, 2011 by karynbuxman

April is National Humor Month, a country wide celebration of the many ways humor makes our lives better. We’re lucky to live in a time opportunities to laugh abound. From simple silly moments to the most sophisticated comedies, we’re surrounded … Continue reading →

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In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb…

Posted on March 7, 2011 by karynbuxman

Earlier this year, I had to have a colonscopy. When I arrived, the nurse asked me for my identification. Talk about mind blowing! (Everything else had already been cleaned out!) Do they really have people trying to weasel in on … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Matter

Posted on February 1, 2011 by karynbuxman

Here we are in February, with hearts and flowers everywhere we look. Of course, the images that we’re being bombarded with aren’t anatomically correct, but that’s alright – you can pack more chocolates into the box with the ‘traditional’ design! … Continue reading →

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