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  • Three Shifts Down, Two Overnights to Go

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    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…

  • Monday Through Friday Is Mine Now

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    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…

  • The Healthcare Gods Heard Me Say “Smooth” 👀

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    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…

  • First Overnight Shift 👀

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    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…

  • The Shift Is Over… So Why Is My Brain Still Working?

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    I just got home. The shift is over. The keys are handed over. The rounds are done. The documentation is done. So why is my brain still at work? 😭 Tonight was a full moon double, and let me tell you… the energy was STRONG. Out of 15 residents, we had three pretty extreme behaviors.…

  • Back From Four Days Off… And Right Back into a Double

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    After four glorious days off—which were amazing, by the way—it’s time to jump right back into a double. And yes… I think I may have jinxed myself a little. Remember when I said the last few weekends had been suspiciously calm? Yeah. I should probably stop saying things like that out loud. 👀 But honestly,…

  • Another Weekend Down… Don’t Jinx It

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    Good morning! One more shift to go today—and thankfully, it’s just an 8-hour shift on the Paradise Unit to finish out my work week. No doubles this weekend. And honestly? That was a plus. 🙌🏽 It was actually nice leaving work while there was still some sunlight outside and, even better, not having to deal…

  • Back From a Four-Day Break… Straight to Paradise

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    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…

  • ✨ A Quiet Double (Yes… I Said It)

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    Julie Kay
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    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…

  • 🎉 One Year as a Nurse

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    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…