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“The Wise Men Say There’s a Thousand Ways to Kneel and Kiss the Ground”

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Nancy Harless was right when she said “Joe! Stop and smell the incense!” The title of today’s blog comes from The Gathering of Spirits, a wonderful song by Carrie Newcomer, one of my favorite singer/songwriters. Birthdays and Anniversaries A year … Continue reading →

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The Light at the End of the 2011 Tunnel for Kathmandu Critical Care

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Pani 6 It’s raining as I write this, cool and delightful weather. The fridge at the Guest House was repaired while I was gone, I cooked spaghetti and meat for myself last evening. I am sharing the Guest House with … Continue reading →

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listening to a Nepali Lullabye

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Today, Day three, it’s raining. So Day Two In Bharatpur began with another rickshaw ride, I have to admit I pay the rickshaw drivers more than the going rate, but it won’t stop me from another ride today. The heat … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:45 is the Order of the Day

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Rain. “Pani ho!” “That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” … Continue reading →

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Is ACLS ever “Warm and Fuzzy?”

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Joe Niemczura, RN, MS

Bandhs as a fact of life Tuesday late afternoon before Wednesday’s daylong class, I was eating with a friend who casually mentioned there would be a three-day bandh. Oh no. My plans for the once-a-week class do not allow for … Continue reading →

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