Good Nurse Bad Nurse

We've all had that patient. For one reason or another their motivation just isn't there. No urgency to participate in therapies. No desire to help with repositions. Some choose to be incontinent. So now what? How hard do you push? To the point of agitation? To the point of aggression? What battles do you choose? … Continue reading Good Nurse Bad Nurse →

“Today left me a bit dejected.”

It has been a while. So long in fact that I forgot what posts I had saved in my drafts. This was one of them. The title was a quote from one of my coworkers. And in the body of post was this: I'll (hopefully) have some lighter-hearted posts soon, but for right now this … Continue reading “Today left me a bit dejected.” →

Fatigue

There's a lot to unpack in the world of nursing when it comes to fatigue. I've had to do some research myself in order to eloquently and concisely present my thoughts on this topic. And, if you've read my other posts, you know I find comfort in the words of others. Per my internet perusing, … Continue reading Fatigue →

Pre-Shift Ponderings

I haven't been sleeping well before work. Or, I should say, I never sleep well before work. I can have a nightly routine filled with face cream, turning off my cell phone, or listening to guided meditations, but I still manage to see every hour of the clock. I have work dreams: reliving messy codes, … Continue reading Pre-Shift Ponderings →