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 →

Self Care

This might not be my first self care post, and I can gaurantee you it won't be my last. As I continue to grow as a nurse, my needs for self care grow with it. Especially in this time where the only constant is change, I've leaned heavily on my self care skills to stay … Continue reading Self Care →

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 →

Interview Tips

For those in their final months of their program, the next big thing (aside from the NCLEX) is nailing the job interview. Having three in person interviews and 4 over the phone, I've compiled some commonly asked questions for nurses as well as tips that I have found helpful. Especially in this rapidly changing time, … Continue reading Interview Tips →

You Can Do This

I don't envy any student right now. ESPECIALLY any nursing student. Clinical experiences, simulation labs, on-campus bonding, advisory sessions with professors... all of that has been stripped away from you. You might not have a traditional graduation ceremony. Your NCLEX test date might be postponed or your first big interview rescheduled. My heart aches for … Continue reading You Can Do This →

My Covid19 Post

This isn't going to be a post about statistics. I'm not going to share instructions on how to properly wash your hands. I have no infographics showing the benefits of social distancing. I just need a space. A space to put all my feelings, emotions, thoughts, and concerns. So here it is. Mad - I'm … Continue reading My Covid19 Post →

Nursing Humor

There is a special genre of humor that opens its doors to you when you become a nursing student. You then realize, once you are a nurse, the door leads you to a never-ending hallway of memes, tweets, and shared-experience ironies that only those in the medical field will come close to understanding. While it … Continue reading Nursing Humor →

Ethics

A few months ago, I saved someone's life. And I've regretted it every day since. 91 years old. Oriented to nothing. Alzheimers, dementia, delirium. Broken neck from a fall. Constant aspiration. Unsafe towards self and others. Calling security or utilizing restraints daily. FULL. CODE. What could have been a peaceful passing in their sleep ended … Continue reading Ethics →

My First Daisy

FINALLY don't have a bare name tag anymore. Yes, it says "Katie". She also spelled my last name wrong. But she knew who she was talking about. As Maya Angelou once said, “They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Gonna frame this... is that weird?

Dude, Call In

This past week I went to work when I probably shouldn't have. Up all night coughing, sniffling, draining. I didn't have a fever. I wasn't throwing up. It was only 12 hours... I could do it. Sure, I'd have to wear a mask. Sure, I sounded like a man who smoked 2 packs a day. … Continue reading Dude, Call In →

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