I know I’m being absolutely ridiculous. I feel like pouting and being whiny because I had to stay home sick from work and I think it’s awful to have a whole day off and have to actually spend it sick.
I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me last night. My patience level [...]
Every once in a while I get a patient who is unique. Really, every shift I have patients are unique. But the kind of patient I’m talking about doesn’t stand out because of their life story, but more because of their expectations.
Tonight I took care of a retired military man. A life [...]
I started my new shift last night and it went really well. I was finishing up assessments that were as yet, uncompleted. I finished the work and got to go home early. I thought that would mean some extra sleep for me, but it just didn’t happen. Bridget ended up sleeping with me, but not [...]
I have accepted a new shift at work. I will have seven days on and seven days off. I start my week on tomorrow. I’m happy to have a regular shift again as it brings with it some financial security. At the same time, it sounds exhausting and a little scary. We need it, though. [...]
I was feeling a little annoyed at a patient tonight who was convinced that people were trying to kill him, and to escape, tried to run me over with his wheelchair. Then I spoke to a patient who said how grateful he was that the staff provided such good care, and I was reminded again, [...]
In my work I’ve met women who deliverd a stillborn baby 40 or more years ago. Sometimes I discover this through simple conversation, perhaps when they ask me how many children I’ve had, and I include Sarah. They are always amazed that we spent so much time with her and took so many pictures. They [...]
Several weeks ago, B. was admitted into our Transitional Care Unit. B. was dying. When I went into B.’s room, I expected to find a weak, pitiful woman. Instead I found a pair of bright blue eyes, and a smile that radiated joy. We talked. We talked about her medical issues, and how well she’d [...]
