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Weekend wrap-up … Contrary
I think it’s something when a 92 year old says to you, “… well at least you have your head on straight …”. I had just popped in to her room to draw blood per the request of the medical floor she was on. “Thanks”, I said aloud while thinking, ‘Wow – if this is …
I’m OK – and you’re OK – cuz I say so ….
So – after commiserating with co-workers, it has been decided … I’m not ‘demented’, depressed (*inappropriately so), or an alcoholic (*when compared to my cohorts) … so all is well! Bring on the Senior ED!!! In other news – Yoda Kei is routinely taking 4 tsp+ per feeding … way up from previous weeks … And …
And on the 5th day …
Patiently waiting for my kiln to cool down so I can remove the pieces … yea, so I’m not so patient … I took some pictures still in the kiln. I’m not sure I like my big fall slab in this mold. I may rework it … But I do like some of the other …
Weekend Wrap-Up
I never even looked to see if it was a full moon, but based on our patients … I’d say so! This weekend’s complaints can be summed up as GI flu (never-ending!), OB (and) GYN, and Psych (Behavioral Medicine, to be P.C.) … much of it routine, some of it humorous, and some heart-wrenching (read: mid-pregnancy …
The Ask-A-Nurse Radio Show …
“I HAVE A(n) IDEA …” – I say (in jest) on this anniversary of a WISE man’s birthday. What about an ER based radio talk show (… late night, of course) ? “Caller – you’re on the air … What question can we help you with today?” And the next 20 minutes are spent explaining …
The kinder, gentler weekend …
So amazing to think back on how very painful last weekend was (the PTSD-style flashback dreams still haunt me) and compare it to this one: The crazy, chaotic universe known as [our] ER still had it’s fair share of drama (darn 20-somethings, anyway), tragedy (patient/families learning in the ER about their new cancer diagnosis), frustration …
Watch out Walmart … here I come
Yet another brutal weekend in the ER. Seemed like everyone was trying to test my resolve to stick with my New Year Resolution … I didn’t fair well. From unbelievably immature kids (who are about to become parents in a few short months!!) to seizing, vomiting (read: aspirating) developmentally delayed adults, I seemed to move from …
“Wrapping” up Christmas – Moving on to the New Year
The rest of the mad dash to meet the Christmas deadline photos are below … As well as some pretty pics – fruits of all that labor. The kids sure are spoiled monster brats – but whatcha gonna do? I love them and want them happy … I made candles … yummy winter scents that …
Charging my batteries …
While I don’t hold it against Maggie, the rubbing of the Buddha belly did NOT work for this past Sunday … (must have needed more candles.) And – if I give it much thought, I’m already fearing this weekend, as I watch the moon get larger and larger … Scientifically proven or not, those of …
So maybe I won’t be quitting my ‘day job’ …
Had a great night in the E.D. last night. It wasn’t crazy busy – but that’s not why. I had a bunch of great patients – normal, pleasant, appreciative (ok – not all, but more than not) … how cool is that? But wait – there’s more … I had a stroke patient who came …
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