Greetings from Christine!

Christine sends her best!

Lunch Date

Laura and Joanna met up at the famous Seattle establishment, Bruno's - a Seattle favorite with those in the know for over forty years.  Here they are with Bruno himself!

Interesting health articles:

Nurses work atmosphere linked to readmission rates.

Bobbie's darlings

Have you been wondering why Bobbie has been spending so much time in New York lately? Here is the answer --- her new grandson John.  Bobbie tells us that despite being only three months old, he is already brilliant!

She has someone to cuddle at home too -- her little opera singer!  He is looking a trifle guilty here, having just been searching for his chewy in her plant. 

Some interesting health articles:

Staffing matters - every shift.

Walking and texting

At a Caring Conference

Those of us who were fortunate enough to attend the VM Model of Care class had a great time.  Well, I guess I should say that I had a great time, and the others seemed to.

Myla, Jackie and Chinh look like they are having a good time.

Marni, Tesfa, and Chinh are paying very close attention. Connie looks bored.  But she has a new baby in her family. That will make anyone look tired.

Jessica and Mike

Laurie, Voltaire and Hodo are in agreement with whatever I have just said.

Connie did a great job - as always!

Some interesting health articles:

Healthcare workers don't always practice what they preach!

The flu vaccine controversy - are drug companies really more dangerous than the flu virus?

Holiday Greetings from Sami

Jackie's Sami wishes you a Happy Christmas!

Sami flouts the rules

Interesting health articles:

Grapefruit is a culprit in more drug reactions

Losing sleep reduces your pain tolerance

Welcome to our new Blog

Some New Beginnings:

It was bittersweet day for Laura, and a sad day for the rest of us when Laura began a new chapter in her life.  She is looking pretty relaxed about the whole thing, I would say.  

And here she is with her sweet and fortunate little Bianca who will be getting even more of Laura's attention these days. 

Marne and Lina

Lina is headed for new adventures in the ICU.  She will be really missed, both for her great nursing skills, and for her special Being-Lina skills.  

And some fun times:

Ron is running against some formidable competition in Spokane. 

Ron is running a tough race!

Looks like he won!

Here are a few of us at our compassion class.  That was a very fun day, I thought.

Some interesting health articles:

A debate about the coating on aspirin and it effects on the aspirin efficacy.  Read the article here.

Afternoon may be the best time to exercise.  Read the article here.

Do you belong on dayshift?  Find out here!