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  • First Overnight Shift 👀

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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…

  • When Nurse Brain Meets Mom Brain

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    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.…

  • What Nursing School Didn’t Teach Me

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    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 you’re admitting someone, learning their routine, trying to get to know them, figuring out…

  • The Full Moon Double Is Back 🌕

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    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…

  • 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…

  • Back From a Four-Day Break… Straight to Paradise

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    I’m back! After four glorious days off—and honestly, they were amazing. ☀️🏊‍♀️ There was plenty of sunshine, plenty of pool time, and of course… plenty of chores because apparently having four days off doesn’t mean I get to do absolutely nothing. 😂 But overall? I actually felt well rested, which is saying something. I also…

  • ✨ A Quiet Double (Yes… I Said It)

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    Julie Kay
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    Hiii! 🤍 I just worked a back-to-back double…and it was actually— quiet. Yes. I said it. Out loud. 😂 And now? It’s officially my Friday 🙌I’m 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…

  • 🎉 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…