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A Community for Nurses
Friends, Families & Co-Workers too!
Jennifer Tipton
Dec 2, 20222 min read
An Appropriate Time to Share
Home Health was (sometimes) like being paid to be on vacation! Although there were no cocktails with little umbrellas in them and no...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Some folks get extra cranky during the holidays...
Like the lady who flipped me off when I honked at her this morning - she should probably know that her phone is no longer on top of her car.
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Holly's Story
As a former oncology nurse, Holly knew that the scalps of children who lost their hair from chemo were usually too sensitive for a...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Take the Poll - Exercise Much?
I'll admit, I've really backed off on my exercise routine. For a while, I was on a roll, doing 20 minutes of cardio, some core, and a...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 25, 20221 min read
If you work in a hospital...
Finding that extra pillow your patient asked for is an expedition! (And then there's the bladder scanner that's always missing.)
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Bea's Salsa
Here's another favorite from those hospital potlucks —- and sooooo easy! 1-2 fresh jalapeno peppers 2 cans stewed tomatoes 1 small white...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Take a Moment
Preparing for Thanksgiving can feel overwhelming when it should be a time to reflect on our blessings. So, instead of worrying about how...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Thanksgiving with an ER Nurse
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, one of the most common problems we see in the ER is called "Holiday Heart." As one might guess, it...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Thai Style Pumpkin Soup
In my book, I talk about the amazing potlucks I've experienced. While not every nurse I know loves to cook; I haven't met one yet that...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Take a Guess!
How many meds are in this pile? You're right-I have absolutely no idea either! But I picked a number and whoever comes closest wins!...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Best Fall Muffins!
Butternut Squash, Coconut, and Ginger Muffins These are seriously the bomb! The fresh butternut squash makes them healthy, and the...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Sonia's Story
My favorite memory is when I met and married Randy, a physical therapist. He was working with my patient in ICU, and the patient had...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Post Halloween Math Quiz
Question: Bob had 36 candy bars. He ate 29. What does Bob have now? Answer: Diabetes. Bob has diabetes.
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Let's Talk Chicken
In my book, I share the story of a very special German couple. While this recipe may not be tried, it truly was given to me by "Greta...
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 1, 20220 min read
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Jennifer Tipton
Nov 1, 20221 min read
Sue's Story
I cared for the first HIV patient we had. He was in ICU bed 6 and because the rooms for bed 6 and bed 7 were connected, we used the room...
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