So, I’ve rolled into my 42nd year of life with a head cold and messed-up back … [WHINE] But, I have great coworkers and family who leave me feeling loved. Had an awesome potluck at work, received a major contribution of glass bottles, and … singing. OK – the singing part wasn’t so great, but …
Not talking about this weekend, other than to say I got through it – and the countdown has begun … The last two mandatory in-services (at least for October … I HOPE!) are this week. Can’t wait ‘til I’ve put my time in and they’re DONE! Studio news: The flooring and cabinets should arrive this …
I’m an ER nurse. That makes me a member of the ‘human services’ field – much like law enforcement, DHS (Dept of Health/Human Services; Child Protective Services; Community Mental Health; social workers), EMS, central dispatch, etc. As such, there are things (situations, issues, complaints, statements) that cannot be ignored … The “right” things are said, …
Thank goodness! I found myself wondering too many times this weekend, “What were/are you thinking?” Such a wasted thought process! From high-school intoxicants (who have school suspensions, legal ramifications and loss of driving privileges to face) to fellow health care workers and some of the things they say or do … People are amazing. And …
Gone is the contentment, bottled or otherwise … What a crummy weekend. Volume wasn’t out of control, no ‘major’ patients (i.e. really sick) … but YUCK! Drama, drama, drama … and a bit of it was mine. I was shorter-fused than I should be with … people (we’ll leave it at that). Then I got …
Played in the sister ER again this weekend. Amazing to me the difference a few short miles can make … different patient attitudes, complaints – general auras … Also got to do a little bit of what I do well … Had a severe respiratory distress patient who needed quick emergency care, and he got …