Author: Julie Kay
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👀 Side Eye of the Shift (The “Nothing Happened” Shift)
Nothing eventful really happened today…which in healthcare usually means everything went right for once. We had a call out, but somehow still made it work. Two overnight aides assisted for morning care. everyone was up, out of bed, washed up, and had breakfast by 9. Honestly? A successful day in my book. Families were in…
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👀 Side Eye of the Shift
Tonight D had to be changed four times between 7pm and 10pm.FOUR. Large. Soft. Formed. At some point, you stop questioning life and just start speed-walking down the hallway with wipes, gloves, and pure survival instincts. And can we talk about how once you work with adults, diapers suddenly become “briefs”? Like excuse me…that is…
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🩺 I Hope I Was a Good Nurse Today
It was one of those days. My feet are throbbing.My brain feels like it’s still running.And I’m replaying everything I did… and everything I didn’t. I felt like I wasn’t as helpful as I should’ve been.Like I was always one step behind.A little panicked. A little scattered. And I hate that feeling. I had just…
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Peds vs Memory Care: Same Chaos, Different Size Humans
I’ve worked with two very different patient populations—pediatrics and memory care.And honestly? There’s not much of a difference. Someone is always asking for snacks… or ice cream… like they haven’t eaten all day. In pediatrics, giving medication? You better tap into your inner negotiator. We’re talking bribery, bargaining, and Oscar-worthy performances just to get Tylenol…
