Death and Dying, with Cultural Humility
I’m standing in the room of my actively dying patient—an elderly Chinese man—with the oncoming night shift nurse on one side and my...
On the Pulse | 09/09/21
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I Don’t Want This to Be Our New Normal
When COVID-19 became a pandemic and the government issued “stay at home” orders, the first thing I did was call my dad who was 80 years...
On the Pulse | 05/19/20
How Many Will Die? The Fight to End Opioid Overdose
How many more people will die as a result of opioid overdose? Last week’s news about Prince’s cause of death further highlights...
On the Pulse | 06/08/16
Mary Farr Heeg ’41
Appreciation: ‘Miss Farr Made Me What I Am Today’ Mary Farr Heeg ’41, a formidable teacher and a faithful alumna, would...
Past Issues | 07/24/13
Mary Farr Heeg '41
Appreciation: ‘Miss Farr Made Me What I Am Today’ Mary Farr Heeg ’41, a formidable teacher and a faithful alumna, would...
Past Issues | 07/24/13
Forever Grateful
On April 3rd, 2012, my world was shaken. My family needed me and I needed them. I booked a one way ticket to Miami and called up a friend...
On the Pulse | 04/21/12
The Worst Fear
Witnessing Death is Difficult, but It’s a Privilege, Too by Cynthia Carbo, MSN, RN, Instructor, Department of Acute and Chronic Care The...
On the Pulse | 11/17/10
