Tag: nurseblog
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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 youā¦ anything medical involving my own kid? My anxiety goes straight to DEFCON 1.…
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What Nursing School Didn’t Teach Me
I walked into work today expecting a regular shift. I did not expect to walk in and find out that our newest resident had passed away. She had only been with us for about a day and a half. One day youāre admitting someone, learning their routine, trying to get to know them, figuring out…
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The Shift Is Overā¦ So Why Is My Brain Still Working?
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? š Tonight was a full moon double, and let me tell youā¦ the energy was STRONG. Out of 15 residents, we had three pretty extreme behaviors.…
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The Full Moon Double Is Back š
The full moon is backā¦ and of course, Iām working a double. š Oof. So far, the day has actually been pretty goodābut Iām 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. šš But what can…
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Four Days Offā¦ But My Brain Didnāt Get the Memo
And just like thatā¦ the work week is over. Four days off again. šš½ Iām not going to lieāI am really loving this schedule. I donāt 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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Another Weekend Downā¦ Donāt Jinx It
Good morning! One more shift to go todayāand thankfully, itās 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. šš½ It was actually nice leaving work while there was still some sunlight outside and, even better, not having to deal…
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āØ A Quiet Double (Yesā¦ I Said It)
Hiii! š¤ I just worked a back-to-back doubleā¦and it was actuallyā quiet. Yes. I said it. Out loud. š And now? Itās officially my Friday šIām 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…
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š Three Doubles Down (and Somehow Still Standing)
Iāve officially completed my third doubleā¦and somehowā this one was surprisingly calm. Everything justā¦ 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 justā¦ steady. The healthcare gods were definitely on my side this weekendābecause…
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š 7 Months Laterā¦ We Made It (Massachusetts Edition)
After 7 monthsā¦ countless emailsā¦and enough follow-ups to qualify as a part-time jobā My Massachusetts LPN license is FINALLY approved. Applied in January.Didnāt receive paperwork.Contacted the school.āThey sent it.āState says itās missing. Round 2:Paperwork receivedā¦ but waitāno school seal. Cue me emailing again. Waiting.Following up.Waiting some more. And then finallyā APPROVED. Itās honestly wild how…
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š©ŗ I Hope I Was a Good Nurse Today
It was one of those days. My feet are throbbing.My brain feels like itās still running.And Iām replaying everything I didā¦ and everything I didnāt. I felt like I wasnāt as helpful as I shouldāve been.Like I was always one step behind.A little panicked. A little scattered. And I hate that feeling. I had just…
š Scrubs and Side Eyes 