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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…
