Tag: life
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October Is Almost Over, the Holidays Are Coming, and Someone Said the Q-Word 👀
October is almost over, which means those measly holidays are creeping up on us. 😂 And by measly holidays, I mean the ones where you’re still working while everyone else is enjoying their turkey, family time, and New Year’s celebrations. I’ll be working overnight the day before Thanksgiving, which absolutely counts as a holiday shift…
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Am I Using My Nursing Brain… or Just Redirecting Everyone All Shift? 👀
Being a new nurse in long-term care, learning the ropes, and wondering what comes next. Let’s talk about being a new nurse in long-term care. Specifically, working in a memory care unit. Because nursing school prepares you for a lot of things, but nobody can fully prepare you for repeating the same sentence approximately 47…
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Rejuvenated, Repainted & Right Back to Work
Well hello again! 👋🏽 It feels like it’s been a minute since I’ve checked in. And honestly, I’ve been busy doing what nurses do best: Work. Sleep. Recover. Repeat. 😂 I completed my two 12-hour shifts, followed that with three overnights, got about a day or so to recover, and then somehow it was time…
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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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Back From a Four-Day Break… Straight to Paradise
I’m back! After four glorious days off—and honestly, they were amazing. ☀️🏊♀️ There was plenty of sunshine, plenty of pool time, and of course… plenty of chores because apparently having four days off doesn’t mean I get to do absolutely nothing. 😂 But overall? I actually felt well rested, which is saying something. I also…
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✨ A Quiet Double (Yes… I Said It)
Hiii! 🤍 I just worked a back-to-back double…and it was actually— quiet. Yes. I said it. Out loud. 😂 And now? It’s officially my Friday 🙌I’m off for the next 4 days and I plan to enjoy every second of it But let’s talk about the shift —- Everything was on scheduleeveryone worked togetherand the…
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🎉 One Year as a Nurse
Happy 1-year anniversary to me… as a nurse 🩺 And wow—that year really flew by. I’ve learned so much…and I’m still learning more every single day growing into this roleand seeing all the different sides of healthcare Coming from outpatient,working as a medical assistant for so many years— to now being able to say: I…
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🌿 That’s a Wrap
That’s a wrap for the week! Off for the next four days 🙌 I can’t wait to do absolutely nothing…while somehow still having so much other things I need to take care of 😂 But hey— I made it out alive. And honestly?It felt like a nice break. Having a slower, more manageable weekend like…
