About Doug Fletcher, RN

"Besides being a great way to develop a rapport (with a patient)," says the Journal of Nursing Jocularity's publisher Doug Fletcher, RN, "humor is a healthy coping mechanism."

Doug Fletcher, RN, Publisher Journal of Nursing Jocularity

Doug Fletcher was a nurse, therapeutic humor advocate and AATH member. Doug inspired people to come together and build a strong network of health and humor professionals dedicated to exploring and developing therapeutic applications of humor.

Doug was a nurse for much of his professional life and worked part-time as an ER and ICU nurse at Mesa Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. 

Most of his attention, however, was focused on a nursing magazine he founded and published.  The name of the magazine was the Journal of Nursing Jocularity .  The Journal of Nursing Jocularity promoted humor in the healthcare profession by publishing humorous articles and cartoons from nurses throughout the country.  This magazine had tens of thousands of subscribers and was readily found in hospital "nursing-staff" rooms and/or "staff bathrooms" for all to read and enjoy. 

Through the Journal of Nursing Jocularity , Doug organized nursing conventions that were focused on Humor for Healthcare Professionals.  These conventions were held throughout the country as well as on special "convention cruises".  Doug was a co-writer, producer and a performer for Who's Got the Keys? .

AATH and the world of therapeutic humor lost Doug in a fatal car accident May 1, 1998. AATH created an award to recognize and honor both Doug Fletcher and those whose work follow in his tradition.

Journal of Nursing Jocularity - Resuscitation Station