On being okay with what is, even when you think it’s not there.

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 / Growing Nurse Debi / 2 Comments

I started out my Monday with my phone ringing at 0511. Apparently we’re short-staffed again Continue reading →

When you totally get that it’s February now.

February 3, 2020February 17, 2020 / Growing Nurse Debi / Leave a comment

Living in Florida makes you grab hold of these moments … makes you appreciate them. Continue reading →

On signs, symptoms, and pain control.

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / Leave a comment

“Pain is what the patient says it is.” These words are first spoken to us very early Continue reading →

On hoping for sometimes.

September 8, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / 2 Comments

I usually feel it first behind my right eye. I suppose it could be described as an ominous little nag of ache on the back of my eyeball when I blink. Continue reading →

On panic and door cracking.

August 28, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / Leave a comment

Someone had closed his door. He woke up all alone in there – old and confused. Continue reading →

On feeling what no one can see. Until someone does.

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / 1 Comment

My recliner view.

There it was again. That look. A person walking towards you innocently glances your way as they pass by. But then you see that very subtle little double-take, their eyes lingering on you just a bit too long to be natural. Or comfortable. Continue reading →

On waiting and the harshing of my peace bubble.

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / 2 Comments

One of the challenges of nursing is that every, single thing we do is time-sensitive. Each task has a deadline, and many can have serious consequences Continue reading →