Self isolation has provided ample time to go through documents on my computer. In the process of doing that, I stumbled upon an old reflection assignment from my clinical rotations junior year. I remember the patient so vividly, as if I took care of him yesterday. I'm not surprised that I still experience many of … Continue reading Reflection Assignment
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To Love A Nurse
This post has been in the making for some time now... Primarily because for a while, I didn't have anyone to write about. But also, because the topic has already been covered so eloquently by others. @thebarefootnurse shared in a facebook post everything that goes in to loving a nurse. I've linked their words, but … Continue reading To Love A Nurse
Thick Skin, Strong Heart
A nurse's schedule is deceiving. Only working three days a week. Granted, they are three 12-hour shifts, but still. Only three days. A lot happens in those three days. Heck, a lot happens in twelve hours. My last shift was emotionally draining. I experienced polar opposite patient encounters depending on which room I walked into. … Continue reading Thick Skin, Strong Heart