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Jennifer Tipton
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Your Daily Chuckle
Oh common! Every department has done this!
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Jennifer Tipton
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Your Daily Chuckle
In my book, I talk about the patient that would not lay off her call light and go to sleep, so a wonderfully fun co-worker suggested we...
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Jennifer Tipton
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Your Daily Chuckle
Your daily chuckle is brought to you by the request of site member @SueKulpaca who told me she enjoys the funny stuff most! If you have a...
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Jennifer Tipton
Dec 31, 20223 min read
New Year's Food Traditions from Around the World - Mexico!
Eating tamales on New Year's Day is traditional in Mexico. The golden yellow of the corn in the masa symbolizes wealth for the future,...
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Jennifer Tipton
Dec 30, 20222 min read
New Year's Food Traditions from Around the World
Just as I talked about those glorious hospital potlucks in my book, no matter the culture, sharing food always seems to spell friendship....
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Jennifer Tipton
Dec 25, 20222 min read
Barbara's Christmas Story
For many, Christmas is a happy, magical time. The holiday brings with it familiar sights and smells that remind us of fond childhood...
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Jennifer Tipton
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Let's Talk Skin...
Here I am, a southern California girl living in the high desert where it not only gets cold, but it's also very dry. There are so many...
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Jennifer Tipton
Dec 14, 20221 min read
TWO THINGS
There are two things in life that you are in total control over - ATTITUDE & EFFORT.
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Jennifer Tipton
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Let the Countdown Begin!
Today is December 13th — officially beginning the twelve days of Christmas countdown! If you're familiar with the song, who the heck...
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Jennifer Tipton
Dec 8, 20221 min read
I like you a latte...however...
New research suggests that drinking coffee in the morning helps others live longer.
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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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