I know the legal theory behind the statute of limitations, but I wonder if there is a non-legal reason for this limitation. I think it has to do with human nature. People procrastinate. Given the option of infinity, how long do you think some people would wait to file a claim? Just count the number [...]

Jurors are called upon to make incredibly important decisions, and while they may be instructed to “stick to the facts”, those facts can be difficult to parse out. Both sides will argue for their client, and they will use every weapon from accusation to rationalization to “make their case”. A good trial attorney knows that [...]

Sleep and work. We spend more time doing these two activities than anything else in life. The need for a good night’s sleep is evident in the number of medications, therapies and sleep aids that promulgate the market. But we do not need advertising to tell us what we already know – a bad night’s [...]

A nurse under fire deserves our support whenever possible. But is it always possible, and would you feel like a Benedict Arnold if you testified against another nurse

1. Lay hands on your patient as often as you can – not just for auscultation or checking an armband as you dispense meds; see them, and know they are probably afraid 2. Sometimes a back rub or a foot massage offers more relief than a Vicodin – warm the lotion first 3. Respect your [...]

Do you consider yourself a good nurse, or put another way, would you want your family taken care of by someone just like you? Do you feel comfortable teaching new nurses