Archive for January, 2009
1) Pays better then fast food, though the hours aren’t as good.
2) Fashionable shoes and sexy white uniforms.
3) Needles: “Tis better to give than receive”
4) Reassure your patients that all bleeding stops…eventually.
5) Expose yourself to rare, exciting and new diseases. (more…)
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The Journal of Nursing Jocularity, as you know, has been on an extended hiatus. After the untimely and tragic death of publisher Doug Fletcher, Bob Diskin, Diane Rumsey, Georgia Moss and Debra Woodbury, it just wasn’t the time to keep the magazine going.
It’s been a long ten years, and after a decade, it’s clear that it’s time for The Journal of Nursing Jocularity to come back. Throughout that time, it never ceased to amaze me how many people not only remembered JNJ, but who remembered Doug, remembered me, remembered the community that sprang up around the need to laugh at the challenges we, as nurses, face each and everyday. (more…)
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Austin Powers: Allow myself to introduce… myself.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
Spy, Traitor, Turncoat… I find those descriptors waaaaay too harsh. I prefer the title “Undercover Change Facilitator”.
Allow me to introduce myself- I’m your compatriot deep behind enemy lines, broadcasting in code. I’m Doctor Pat Raymond (and in the JNJ, I’m honored). My mission: Eliminate bad medical manners. I’ll give you insider tips and tricks that you can use today to train your doctors to play nice. I want your work day in medicine, the interactions between nurses and their physicians, to be pleasant, collegial, and, might as well go for the entire enchilada…fun! (more…)
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Q: Why do surgeons wear gloves while operating?
A: So they won’t leave any fingerprints!
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Leave a Comment (0) →Bubbly-ography is a free service provided by the JNJ for writer, artists, speakers, and organizations that help make the world a happier place. If you have suggestions for this column send them to JNJ Bubbly-ography Dept. P.O. Box 40416, Mesa, AZ 85274.
Humorous Books & Magazines
Patients at Large. A Cartoon book by Tom Jackson (see cartoon on page 15). The book sells for $2.75, postage included. 28pp. To buy a copy, or for information about multiple copy discounts(many hospitals sell Tom’s books in their gift shops) write to: Tom Jackson, P.O. Box 504, Pacifica, CA 94044.
Florence Nightingale Jones in Tender Loving Comedy (see cartoon on page 7) by Thelma Canarecci, RN and her daughter Laura. A rib-tickling cartoon book that looks inside nursing. 100pp. For a copy send $4.95 plus $1.00 postage to: TLC Books, P.O. Box 1391, Mishawaka, IN 46544.
Journal of Polymorphous Perversity is a humorous and satirical journal of Psychology & Psychiatry from Wry- Bred Press. Write to: Wry-Bred Press, Inc., P.O. Box 1454, Madison Square Station, New York, NY 10159.
Humor Research Books and Articles
Head First. the Biology of Hope by Norman Cousins. See Jest for the Health of It,page 43. Available at your local library, or bookstore. Published by Penguin Books, New York, 1989.
Healing Power of Humor by Allen Klein. Available at your local library, or bookstore. From Tarcher Publishing, Los Angeles, 1989.
Workshops, Seminars, & Speakers
Sister Mary Christelle Macalso, RSM, PhD, is a Sister of Mercy and Lecturer/ Humorist who offers full day seminars, short presentations, and a wonderful selection of cassette tapes from her speaking engagements. It’s possible that Sister Mary Christelle is the funniest nun in the world. Write to: Sister Mary Christelle Macaluso, College of Saint Mary, 1901 S. 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68124.
Doyne Michie, the director of The Ministry of Laughter, does speaking engagements on Laughter Therapy, and offers a selection of gifts of Laughter. Delightful presentations filled with magic, jokes and fun. Write to: The Ministry of Laughter, Doyne Michie, 616 Lorell Terrance, Atlanta, GA 30328.
Mike Kiefer delights and inspires audiences with his unique and practical insights on the healing power of humor in life. Mike does keynote addresses, workshops, and full-day seminars. Write to: Laugh Your Way to Wellness, Mike Kiefer, 302 S. Granger St., Saginaw, MI 48602.
Florence Ditlow is a registered nurse who became a humor magnet in order to bring vast quanities of fun into the lives of her patients. For information about the JOKE POKES, her video tape entitled “Humor Enhances Health,” or her presentation “How to Resuscitate Your Sense of Humor,” write to:
Patty Wooten, aka “Nancy Nurse” bedecked in bedpan, irrigation equipment and other gear for nursing com- bat, delights audiences with her comic antics and hilarious stories. See Patty’s column on page 43. If you would like more information about Patty’s work- shops write to:Jest for the Health of It, Patty Wooten, RN, BSN, P.O. Box 4040, Davis, CA 95617.
Therapeutic Humor Organizations
American Association for Therapeutic Humor. Membership in this organization will get you: AATH bi-monthly Newsletter, Laugh It Up, a bibliography of humor in one of several ‘areas of interest and much more. For information write to AATH, 1163 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
The HUMOR Project publishes Laughing Matters and has provided programs for over 250,000 health care professionals, managers and businesspeople, counselors and other helping professionals. Director, Dr Joel Goodman, is also a popular speaker, consultant and workshop leader. For more information about this wonderful organization write: The HUMOR Project, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Gags, Gifts, Toys, & Miscellaneous
Archie McPhee and Company. As far as I know, this is the best catalog in the world for such wonderful items as rubber chickens, skeleton keyrings, bendable hearts and plastic nuns. Great fun just to browse through. For a catalog write to Archie McPhee, P.O. Box 30852, Seattle , WA 981 03
Whole Mirth Catalog. Access to many humorous items, toys, gags, books, etc. To get this catalog for the kid inside you write to Whole Mirth Catalog, 1034 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
MD Enterprises. Dr Steve Allen Jr’s emporium of humor related stuff such as juggling accessories, the video tape “Juggling Life’s Stress,” and other fun stuff. For more information write to MD Enterprises, 104 Greenridge Drive, Horsehead, NY 14845.
When you write these organizations, don’t forget to mention the Journal of Nursing Jocularity.
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