The Ratio Difference

Last week we got our 2:1 IMC ratio back for Covid patients. And honestly? It's made a WORLD of difference. Of course it helped in all the obvious ways like 1 less round of med passes, 1 less assessment to do, and a whole lot less charting. But what it really did was give us … Continue reading The Ratio Difference →

A Few of My Favorite Things

After our most recent stimulus check, I figured I'd throw together a list of my favorite things if you're in the shopping mood! Work Life Uni-ball Signo RT 1 0.28 Pens: If you are a fan of fine pens and squeezing as much information as you can on your brain sheet, this is the pen … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things →

Day In The Life

I've recently started mentoring a high school student who is thinking about pursuing a nursing career. In our first meeting she asked may great questions about schooling, pros & cons of the job, and overcoming challenges. I had answers for just about every one. However, then she asked me what my typical day looks like … Continue reading Day In The Life →

“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 →

Whole Person Care

Looking for inspiration on today's post I stumbled upon Pastor Dan's Blog about SPIES, and acronym that breaks down whole person care. I decided to take each letter of that and relate it to how I'm attempting to navigate the world today. While I've talked holistic care for patients before, I've yet to apply it … Continue reading Whole Person Care →

Be Kind. Pt 2.

Yesterday I was getting a patient from the ED whose admitting diagnosis was "altered mental status due to hepatic encephalopathy". They had stopped taking their lactulose, so their mind was fuzzier than usual. Patients who struggle with alcoholism that result in altered mental status can be a difficult population to keep patience with. They are … Continue reading Be Kind. Pt 2. →

In CTL We Trust

Care Team Leaders (CTL), or Charge Nurses, are an incredible breed of nurses. But what does it take to be a really good one? Be a strong advocate for your nurses and nursing assistants. In doing so, you are looking out for our professional and personal wellbeing. This allows us to feel comfortable bringing you … Continue reading In CTL We Trust →

They’re Still Your Patient

It is no secret that Covid-19 will change the world of nursing forever. It has been a unique experience for patients being ruled out or positive for Covid in that it is more unknown than most diagnoses. Each patient has their own understanding of the situation, whether that is from watching the news, reading Facebook … Continue reading They’re Still Your Patient →

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