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The American Nurse Project

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American Nurse

In March, 2015, I reviewed the THE AMERICAN NURSE PROJECT, which includes a book, documentary film and ongoing blog interviews, tells the story of the life and professional commitment of nurses across the United States. The creator, photographer Carolyn Jones along with her team, wanted to raise awareness of the uniqueness of the nursing profession by allowing nurses to have their own voice. I published the review at Below the Salt, a favorite creative site that honors ideas and knowledge … [Continue reading...]

Stuck in an airport overnight: Laments and Tips

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Celebrating the moment despite the circumstances

Last week I spent the night at the Tampa Airport. I got stuck there due to a connecting flight cancellation that occurred too late in the evening for me to find an alternative flight home – or anywhere else. After trying my best to find other flight options, I remained smug and unperturbed because I could afford to stay overnight in a hotel. Also, the Marriott is located in the airport and I, being a platinum elite Marriott cardholder, was certain they would welcome me with a smile and a room … [Continue reading...]

HELP!! Cellulite is overtaking my body.

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Strategic Positioning!

  While trying on bathing suits to determine which one is the most flattering (or covers me up the most without looking odd), I became frightened. Cellulite is overtaking me like a bad case of poison ivy. It is showing its ugly face in places I never realized it could happen. Then in my NursePlummer way, I thought it might help to share with others about cellulite – to take the focus off of myself. What is cellulite and how did it happen in such a scary way? To begin my research, I … [Continue reading...]

Do Face Masks Protect Against the FLU?

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My pup didn't tolerate the mask very long.

The quick and easy answer is: YES, if the person who is ill is wearing the mask! Recently, when talking to a dear friend, another nurse, and lamenting that I was hesitating taking unnecessary, though desired, plane travel due to concerns about the flu, she said to use a facemask. I pooh poohed it due to my experience using them while a labor and delivery room nurse many years ago.   What I remembered is that once the paper surgical mask became moistened, due to the moisture we exhale while … [Continue reading...]