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
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Just Being There
A few weeks ago I had a particularly tough patient. I know every new day doesn't guarantee progress. But I still like to think that I leave my patients in an improved state from how I found them. And with this particular patient I struggled to see what impact I left. Quick onset of a … Continue reading Just Being There
Life After Orientation
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