On multi-tasking and rising above.

November 1, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / Leave a comment

Nurse Debi is enjoying some much-needed stillness this morning after the insanity of another shift at the hospital. Even after all these years of practice, Continue reading →

When you recognize that family sitting on the couch.

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / Leave a comment

I want you to know that I see you there. I may be in and out of the room 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 / Leave a 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 →

When you’re not even sure who’s making you so mad.

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 / Growing Nurse Debi / 4 Comments

thankful to be a nurse.

It actually hurts my heart to write these words today, but I really don’t think I like Nursing that much anymore. 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 →