Inspired by another article on facebook from a nurse Shelby Marie. I have felt the pressures to fill other professionals shoes. Or at least have been on the recieving end of when a patient is upset wiht another subspeciality. But who is bedside 12+ hours a day? Who is often the messenger? Who is the … Continue reading Nurse, Etc.
Soon to be in the season of resolutions, I'm first using this time as a period of reflection. In 2019 I really took the “new year, new me” mantra and ran with it. A year ago, I wasn’t fulfilled or being challenged by my career. I was working night shift, when census allowed, and was … Continue reading Looking Back
Last week I was speaking with a physician about one of my patients whose family members had (in my opinion) unrealistic expectations for nursing staff. When bringing this difficult situation to thier attention, the MD's argument was that "it is just a concerned mother advocating for her son." Having a chronic condition since childhood, the … Continue reading You Can’t Say That
I haven't been writing much. And that's because I didn't think I had anything to write about. I started this blog as a space for me to clear my head. But what I didn't immediately realize is that my head only needed clearing after chaotic, frustrating, or emotionally draining shifts. I never felt the need … Continue reading The Good Days
Am I qualified to write this? I mean, I did go. And pass. And graduate. So sure, what the heck. My top 10 tips to tackle the beast that is nursing school. Have nursing friends. See Nurse Friends Hanging Out for full reasoning behind this. But it is fairly self explanatory.Have non-nursing friends. This is … Continue reading How I Did It
Nurse friends are a special breed. More than anything, we bond over shared experiences. The first being nursing school. It is a universal time of struggle and self discovery. Not only are you overwhelmed with completely new information, you also have to balance non-nursing curriculum, homework, attempt a social life, eating, sleeping, and maintain general … Continue reading Nurse Friends Hanging Out
Wait...you mean I have to do this by myself? Take all my own patients?? Coordinate my own transfers??? Make decisions???? This week was my first off of orientation, and I gotta say, it actually went well! I went into each shift with an I-can-do-this mindset and an acceptance that it'd be okay if I still … Continue reading Life After Orientation
Since I've been a nurse, I've learned there are a different types of days off. I've also learned that each type is necessary and completely validated. Type 1: The Recovery After working my weekend (or any three 12s in a row, for that matter) I typically have this day first. I don't set an alarm. … Continue reading Days Off
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
Always good to have goals, right? Today I had two. Learn about tracheostomy care.Don't cry. Last week was tough. Really tough. But let me put it into perspective for you. I moved here about a month ago. (One could say I took the "New Year, New Me" mantra a step further and also got a … Continue reading Care Plan: Initiated
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