This is the first year I do not carry the title of RN. I am retired and enjoying it, still possessing the knowledge, judgment, and empathy from my previous career. That came to light when a friend was out of province with her spouse, who had a stroke. The ability […]
Nightingale noted that a pillar of nursing was dedicated to the preservation of cleanliness.One would hope that no one has to remind a nurse to come to work clean, nor to keep their patients clean, as this is a fundamental principle of nursing practice.She stressed the importance of removing dust […]
I am in the midst of moving, not a single-day event but more of a lengthy process that has stretched over a year. From signing on a realtor to facing the overwhelming task of 48 years of accumulated stuff to incorporating puppy training—a labour of love—I am experiencing a grief […]
These are turbulent times, yes. There have always been disasters, challenges, strife, and wars on a small and larger scale. I live in Canada, where we have great intentions but struggle with some of the necessary tasks to improve everyone’s life. Recently, we have been the target of the US […]
It is snowing, snowing, snowing in the greater Toronto area, that is news. It’s predicted to last overnight, and I ventured out in it as I remain committed to my dog’s daily routine. The world is softer in a blanket of white, sounds are muted and there is a sacred […]
Life of a Nurse 