Month: September 2026
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Three Shifts Down, Two Overnights to Go
So far, 3 out of 5 shifts this workweek have been pretty good. I’ll take it. 😂 Two of those were my regular 12-hour shifts, and now I’m heading into three overnights to help cover a vacation. Because apparently I decided I needed to keep learning new things. 😂 We also have a new resident…
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Monday Through Friday Is Mine Now
Being a nurse has its advantages and disadvantages. The schedule can be weird.The hours can be long.Weekends, doubles, holidays… they’re all part of the deal. But one thing I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older is that I’m also much more self-aware about what I need to keep my peace. And right now? This schedule is…
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The Healthcare Gods Heard Me Say “Smooth” 👀
Well… I knew it was too good to be true. 😂 After my first overnight was almost suspiciously smooth, I should have known better than to get comfortable. Second overnight. And we have a fall. 😩😂 Thankfully, everyone is okay. Neuros have been started, things are being monitored, and now I’m waiting for med pass…
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First Overnight Shift 👀
It’s been a while since I’ve checked in from the nursing trenches. And honestly? That’s probably because things have been… dare I say… smooth. 😂 Work has been settling down a bit lately. This weekend especially has been pretty calm. No major emergencies, no huge problems, no shifts where I’m wondering how I’m going to…
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When Nurse Brain Meets Mom Brain
There are two sides of me that apparently do not know how to work together very well. Nurse brain. And mom brain. Today, mom brain is winning. My daughter is going in for a PET/CT scan today, and let me tell you… anything medical involving my own kid? My anxiety goes straight to DEFCON 1.…
