Retired Registered Nurse (Non-practicing) Storyteller, Healer, Scribe, Transformational Leader
As a Registered Nurse we have many skills and knowledge application that are needed, none more than political advocacy and action. We all engage in political action whether it’s in a small domain or a legislative body we’re obliged to carry out our democratic duties. Show up to vote, gain […]
I attended a dear friend’s viewing last week, a man who touched many lives as an educator, cultural community leader, and a spiritually jolly man who left us; suddenly after a short illness. Afterwards, a friend who has been through many caretaking challenges for about a decade; we headed to an Irish […]
Yes I know the holiday season is coming but it’s been a life altering period. Grief is a process, not a race, some days are fine and others a lot of tears flow. Bright spots have also occurred a new companion named Moose, a puppy growing in weight and quick […]
This past week I attended the funeral of a dear friend and nursing colleague, and I participated in an honour guard as the nursing leader, wife, mother, daughter etc. was truly an exceptional individual. It was a full two days with the travel from the Toronto area over 4.5 hours […]
A few friends were with me, all nurses, and we recalled some of the CPR events we have been involved in. A pivotal point to consider by all Nurses, Physicians, and Respiratory Therapists is that a patient may die even if the team did everything correctly. An underlying condition such […]
Life of a Nurse 