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Off the Chart
A Community for Nurses
Friends, Families & Co-Workers too!
Jennifer Tipton
Jul 264 min read
The Story of Mr. Smith: Part II
He said, “You’re annoyingly persistent, aren’t you?” I was just ready to give my most elaborate apology when he said, “This is my second...
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Jennifer Tipton
Jul 93 min read
The Story of Mr. Smith: Part I
Nursing is a profession where you encounter people from all walks of life. Our patients are usually assigned to us; we don't get to...
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Jennifer Tipton
Jul 22 min read
Fourth of July Tales from the E.R.
Here are some Independence Day mishaps that really happened in the emergency room .... Firecrackers and cake. Some years ago, a Fourth of...
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Jennifer Tipton
Jun 192 min read
Coach's Story
For many of us, some of those who come into our lives make an impression that never leaves. The coach was one of those. He touched the...
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Jennifer Tipton
Jun 122 min read
Why Dads Make Great Nurses
Male nurses, particularly fathers, bring unique and invaluable contributions to the nursing field. Their nurturing instincts, ability to...
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Jennifer Tipton
Jun 62 min read
David's Story
In my tenth year of professional chaplaincy, I moved to a sister hospital to assume responsibility for spiritual care and ethical liaison...
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Jennifer Tipton
May 303 min read
The Story of Advocating for Fernanda
This is a glimpse into one of the most compelling stories from my book. There were so many remarkable home health stories to share that I...
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Jennifer Tipton
May 242 min read
Clara Barton: A Memorial Day Story
Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day honors all soldiers who died during service to our nation. According to the U.S....
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Jennifer Tipton
May 164 min read
Eleanor's Story - Making a Difference
"Friday you go in for a fight ... then it happens ..." It had been a horrible week. Wednesday the patient who refused her TED hose...
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Jennifer Tipton
May 72 min read
"The Incredible Connection Between Motherhood and Nursing: Unveiling the Real Reason Why Moms Make Great Nurses"
Ever wonder why Nurses Week and Mother's Day fall in the same week? Yeah, me too, it's like there was a reason for it. While nursing is a...
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Jennifer Tipton
Apr 292 min read
The Story of Mischievous Mucho
A lot like the story in my book about the big scary resident at Camarillo State Hospital who playfully helped himself to my prized white...
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Jennifer Tipton
Apr 233 min read
Diane's Story
Grab a tissue - because it's a good one! Diane titled her story, "Riding off into the Sunrise." The story was first published in the June...
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Jennifer Tipton
Apr 162 min read
Jaime's Story
When I think of my favorite memory, I can't help but think of 105-year-old Olga. She was a very large-boned, strong-accented, and very...
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Jennifer Tipton
Apr 82 min read
Johanna's Story
One of my favorite memories of working in healthcare happened more than twenty years ago when I was a CNA doing home care. I think I was...
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Jennifer Tipton
Apr 22 min read
Cheryl's Story
One of the main reasons I became a nurse in the first place was the OB nurse who worked the 3-11 shift at the hospital where I gave birth...
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Jennifer Tipton
Mar 252 min read
A Story About Faith
As an oncology nurse, I've cared for hundreds of patients. Although they came from different backgrounds, some male, some female, some...
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Jennifer Tipton
Mar 202 min read
Sharon's Story About Hope
For some time, I worked with patients who suffered from chronic kidney disease. These were the patients whose kidneys had failed and...
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Jennifer Tipton
Mar 153 min read
St. Patrick's Day Fun!
John's Story: As an ER nurse for the past twenty years, the emergency room is a festive place on St. Patrick's Day, because of the...
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Jennifer Tipton
Mar 72 min read
Richard's Story
“The Day I Saved a Life" I work in a chief of surgery practice where I take care of patients pre-operatively and post-operatively....
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Jennifer Tipton
Feb 264 min read
Marcy's Story
As a new RN in a large midwestern hospital, I started on the 8-hour night shift of a busy MedSurg telemetry floor. Inexperience led me to...
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