Month: July 2026
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šš¼ Three Doubles and a Prayer
Three back-to-back double shifts this weekend, followed by an 8-hour on Mondayā¦ yeah, itās giving no rest for the emotionally unstable. But somehow, I lucked outāIām covering the paradise unit today. My favorite. The vibes are justā¦ different here. Less chaos, more control (wellā¦ controlled chaos). Iāll take my blessings where I can get them…
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šæDouble Weekend: Signed, Sealed, Survived
The double weekend is officially over š®āšØ And honestly?It had its momentsā¦ but overallā a stable weekend. We had the usual behaviors (of course),but no falls,no vomiting,no diarrhea,no dressings to changeā just plenty of briefs š And in healthcare? Thatās about as smooth as it gets. No chaos.No emergencies.No running down the halls. Just doing…
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š A Q-Word Doubleā¦ (Did I Just Jinx It?)
You know youāre not supposed to say itā¦but somehow, this turned into a Q-word kind of double. But honestly?Four days off after this, so I canāt even complain too much. This morning started off good. No complaints.No emergencies.No wound changes (a miracle, truly). Just a little anxiety from one residentābut thatās expected with her. Other…
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š 7 Months Laterā¦ We Made It (Massachusetts Edition)
After 7 monthsā¦ countless emailsā¦and enough follow-ups to qualify as a part-time jobā My Massachusetts LPN license is FINALLY approved. Applied in January.Didnāt receive paperwork.Contacted the school.āThey sent it.āState says itās missing. Round 2:Paperwork receivedā¦ but waitāno school seal. Cue me emailing again. Waiting.Following up.Waiting some more. And then finallyā APPROVED. Itās honestly wild how…
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š¤ļø Sunshine Shift: A Reset We Didnāt Know We Needed
Yesterday felt…off.Maybe it was the thunderstorm coming, the gray skies, the heavy air–but my mood was definitely not it. Nothing major even happened.No emergencies.No chaos.No “drop everything, we need a nurse” moments. It was a stable Saturday…with an unstable mood. But today? Completely different story. The sun is out, there’s a nice breeze,and I’m sitting…
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Weekend Double Diaries: Hospice Lessons
A double weekendā¦ again. I really donāt know why I do this to myself š š¤ But this weekend?It taught me something nursing school never could. My first real experience working with hospice. And let me tell youānothing prepares you for that moment. After lunch, my resident becameā¦ off.Unresponsive-ish. And instantlyāpanic. Not on the outside though.On…
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š©ŗ Hospice, But Make It Real (What Iām Learning in Real Time)
Before this, I thought I understood hospice. Comfort care.End-of-life.Keep them peaceful. Simpleā¦ right? Not exactly. What Iām learning isāhospice isnāt about doing more. Itās about doing what matters most. And sometimes that means: Even when everything in you is screaming to act. Because in hospice, the goal shiftsā From saving a lifeto supporting the life…
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Paradise Shift Diaries: Final Day
Last day on this unit…and honestly? It’s been a blessing. From the moment I stepped onto this floor, it’s been nothing but smooth energy, supportive staff, and a pace that reminded me why I do this. No chaos.No constant stress. Just people working together, knowing their routine, running the show – they know what needs…
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Paradise Shiftš: Don’t Get Too Comfortable
Back at it again. Different shift.Different unit.Different residents.Different vibe.and whew…. what a change of pace. Covering some vacation shifts and I’m not even going to lie — this feels like paradise. No major behaviors. Residents are mostly independent.And right now? We’ve got gospel reggae playing in the background and it’s a whole mood. Like….smooth sailing…
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The Final Shift: (Donāt Say the Q Word) š¤
The double has officially started. And surprisinglyā¦ this morning has been calm. Too calm. And if you work in healthcare, you already know ā we donāt say the Q word. Iām not about to jinx the rest of this shift by getting too comfortable. So for now, Iām just going to take it for what it…
š Scrubs and Side Eyes 