Tag: memorycare
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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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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¤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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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…
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Birthday Shift (Because Of Course I’m Working š)
Iām back! Andā¦ itās my birthday š And yes ā Iām currently working a 12-hour shift. Honestly though, it’s been filled with so much love already. Text messages, a little dance party, cake…actually, a lot of cake. Happy 39 to me! šš„³šš¼š The shift overall has been good — but let me be real, all…
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And It’s Only 1030….š
This weekend has been one of those “is it the full moon or just healthcare?” kind of weekends. One of the residents had an unwitnessed fall – totally fine all day and night – then wakes up confused, incoherent and seeing bugs on the dining room table. Of course. He’s a frequent fall, stubborn, independent…
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Peds vs Memory Care: Same Chaos, Different Size Humans
Iāve worked with two very different patient populationsāpediatrics and memory care.And honestly? Thereās not much of a difference. Someone is always asking for snacksā¦ or ice creamā¦ like they havenāt eaten all day. In pediatrics, giving medication? You better tap into your inner negotiator. Weāre talking bribery, bargaining, and Oscar-worthy performances just to get Tylenol…
š Scrubs and Side Eyes 