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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I was telling one of my nursing friends yesterday that I still get that little squeeze of anxiety Continue reading
I started out my Monday with my phone ringing at 0511. Apparently we’re short-staffed again Continue reading
Living in Florida makes you grab hold of these moments … makes you appreciate them. Continue reading
“Pain is what the patient says it is.” These words are first spoken to us very early Continue reading
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
Someone had closed his door. He woke up all alone in there – old and confused. Continue reading
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
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
Believe me, I realize how trivial my closet woes are in light of Continue reading
Growing Nurse Debi 