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  • First Overnight Shift đŸ‘€

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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…

  • Four Days Off… But My Brain Didn’t Get the Memo

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    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…

  • 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…

  • 🎉 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…

  • 🌿 That’s a Wrap

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    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…

  • 🌙 Three Doubles Down (and Somehow Still Standing)

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    I’ve officially completed my third double…and somehow— this one was surprisingly calm. Everything just… flowed. Nothing out of the ordinary,No major chaosNo alarms going off nonstopNo beds or chairs screaming for attentionNo running room to room trying to put out fires It was just… steady. The healthcare gods were definitely on my side this weekend—because…

  • ✨ Second Double: Smooth Sailing (…Almost)

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    Double number two—done ✔️ And surprisingly… smooth sailing. Nothing major,nothing crazy— just one of those shifts where you almost don’t trust how calm it feels. 👀 There was a moment though… where a family member somehow let out two residents and I’m like— ummm… excuse me, sir??what are you doing?? 😭 He said he didn’t…

  • 🙏🏼 Three Doubles and a Prayer

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    Three back-to-back double shifts this weekend, followed by an 8-hour on Monday… yeah, it’s giving no rest for the emotionally unstable. But somehow, I lucked out—I’m covering the paradise unit today. My favorite. The vibes are just… different here. Less chaos, more control (well… controlled chaos). I’ll take my blessings where I can get them…

  • 🎉 7 Months Later… We Made It (Massachusetts Edition)

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    After 7 months… countless emails…and enough follow-ups to qualify as a part-time job— My Massachusetts LPN license is FINALLY approved. Applied in January.Didn’t receive paperwork.Contacted the school.“They sent it.”State says it’s missing. Round 2:Paperwork received… but wait—no school seal. Cue me emailing again. Waiting.Following up.Waiting some more. And then finally— APPROVED. It’s honestly wild how…