When we stop and slow down the pace of our busy lives (as we have been forced to do with the sheltering in place that has been required of us recently with COVID-19-and just with ANY stressful situation), we have become closer to family, and realize the wonders of each blade of grass-at least I... Continue Reading →
The challenges of COVID-19
Long ago we learned that COVID was quite the contagious virus and we learned its symptoms making us experts in viral epidemiology, (what a mouthful!) social distancing, contact-tracing and handwashing! Our country asked, we gave. We sheltered in place. Now, it's time to get back to our old 'norm,' as this 'new norm' takes too... Continue Reading →
The Joy (?) of COVID-19
Surely you're joking! Leaving death and carnage in its wake, coronavirus has shown us financial hardships beyond those most of us have ever known, or shed light on how a once-thriving economy can now sputter by on fumes. However, wherever we go, America's first responders have been the real heroes. A second hero, less sung,... Continue Reading →
National Nurses Week-Covid-19
What a week! For the past few months, nurses have earned their rightful place as FIRST responders, Never before have I seen such national attention paid to honor my chosen profession. When I practiced, the honorarium for a nurse during National Nurses Week might have been a new 'Bic' pen for charting! Not only did... Continue Reading →
NURSES EXPLAIN 