Tag: mentalhealth
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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.…
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The Full Moon Double Is Back 🌕
The full moon is back… and of course, I’m working a double. 😂 Oof. So far, the day has actually been pretty good—but I’m definitely noticing a lot more behaviors happening today. Agitation seems to be number one. The full moon phase is definitely in full effect, let me tell you. 🌕👀 But what can…
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Four Days Off… But My Brain Didn’t Get the Memo
And just like that… the work week is over. Four days off again. 🙌🏽 I’m not going to lie—I am really loving this schedule. I don’t even mind working the weekend doubles when I know I have four days waiting for me on the other side. But this weekend? Whew. It was a very anxiety-driven…
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Back From Four Days Off… And Right Back into a Double
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,…
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Another Weekend Down… Don’t Jinx It
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…
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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…
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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…
😒 Scrubs and Side Eyes 