Author: Marianna Crane

After a long career in nursing--I was one of the first certified gerontological nurse practitioners--I am now a writer. My writings center around patients I have had over the years that continue to haunt my memory unless I record their stories. In addition, I write about growing older, confronting ageism, creativity and food.
My memoir, "Stories from the Tenth Floor Clinic: A Nurse Practitioner Remembers" is available where ever books are sold.

Blogging from A to Z April 2024 Challenge:B

Aging: The Good, the Bad, and the Tolerable Blue Zones The “Blue Zones” are geographical areas where an overwhelming number of residents live into their 100s.  The book: The Blue Zones: Nine Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest is in its second printing and the documentary had a limited engagement…… Continue reading Blogging from A to Z April 2024 Challenge:B

Blogging from A to Z April 2024 Challenge: A

Aging: The Good, the Bad, and the Tolerable I’ve taken care of older patients most of my 40 years in the nursing profession, the last 20 of those years as a nurse practitioner in direct patient care. It wasn’t until I entered my 80s that I realized most of what I knew, or thought I…… Continue reading Blogging from A to Z April 2024 Challenge: A

What I Needed Was a Change of Scenery

Flying to New York City

For the last few weeks, I have been plagued with an inertia that has affected my writing. My problem has never been “writer’s block.”I always have had plenty of ideas about what to write. Now, when I sat In front of a computer or even with a pad and pen in hand, I’d start a…… Continue reading What I Needed Was a Change of Scenery

A Tragic Outcome of Nursing vs Health Care System

“I cannot stay in this abusive relationship. Each day, you ask me to do more with less. You beat me to the point that my body and mind are black, bruised, and bleeding out. If I stay, I will lose my sanity - and possibly my life - forever.” Tristin Kate Smith