stories | Off the Chart

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

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 121 min read

True Story ...

They say Matilda got the job done! More history of anesthesia with a twist of humor. The early days of anesthesia - not a laughing matter...

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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

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 196 min read

Liz's Story

Everyone needs a friendly reminder now and then of why we do what we do - here's mine. After carefully reading the printed handwriting on...

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Jennifer Tipton

Feb 72 min read

Most Talked About Super Bowl Injury

It is believed to be one of the most extreme cases of bad luck on the football field. The incident occurred in 2015 when Seattle Seahawks...

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