I heard my husband gasping for breath the other night. It was that awful wheezy choking sound that patients make when they’re just about to lose their airway.
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On hoarder bonding, helping people feel better, and holding tight to a lap full of squish.
I was cancelled from my shift at the hospital the other day. I know, it’s a little crazy to think that nurses would actually be turned away right now when all we’re hearing about are the nonstop reports of the impending invasion of COVID-19.
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On the brain, the heart, and waves that just won’t stop.
I was telling one of my nursing friends yesterday that I still get that little squeeze of anxiety Continue reading
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On being okay with what is, even when you think it’s not there.
I started out my Monday with my phone ringing at 0511. Apparently we’re short-staffed again Continue reading
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When you totally get that it’s February now.
Living in Florida makes you grab hold of these moments … makes you appreciate them. Continue reading
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When it’s a tad chilly in Orlando.
Pocono kitchen view.
What perfect weather to tell you about Continue reading
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On nurse grabbing and surviving those belly laugh days.
One thing I love about nursing is the autonomy. Although we obviously have to work within certain Continue reading
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On getting what you never asked for.
As we rush around today trying to make the wishes Continue reading
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On muffin dates and eyeballing that shadow in the back corner.
It always starts the same way. With a silly grin Ruby Wren takes my hand, we walk through the big sliding doors together, and she starts saying, Continue reading
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On signs, symptoms, and pain control.
“Pain is what the patient says it is.” These words are first spoken to us very early Continue reading
