Tag: newnurse
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The Nurse, the Trainee, and the Weekend I Wasn’t Ready For 👀
There are two things I’ve learned about working doubles. One: the money is nice. Two: the regret afterward is REAL. 😂 You finish a double feeling like you’ve worked approximately 47 hours, your feet are filing a formal complaint, and your brain has officially checked out. Nurses really do have a way of burning themselves…
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A Little Love for the MAs: The Ones Who Keep the Office Running ❤️🩺
A shout-out to the medical assistants who do a little bit of everything, all day long, and somehow keep coming back for more. Medical Assistant Week may be wrapping up, but I don’t think we should need one designated week to appreciate the people who keep medical offices running. And this one is personal for…
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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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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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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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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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🎉 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…
