Offended?
Earlier today I found this article from Scrubs Magazine on Facebook.Do "New Nurses" Scare You Too?This article was written by a Nurse Practitioner who obviously feels less than thrilled "new nurses"...
View ArticleStaycation
After working four nights in a row sometimes I need is a little holiday from work.Ask and ye shall receive apparently.Coming home to made bed and mints on the pillows was awesome.It's great to have a...
View ArticleTablet "Sweater" Pattern
Look what I got!Yep I got myself a tablet! This thing is the coolest gadget in the world but there was one problem,my tablet needed some protection.So I knitted my tablet it's very own little...
View ArticleSunday Funnies
The new Pain Scale,tailored for more accuracy.We decided that this should be implemented immediately in our ER.
View ArticleNeurological Review Packet
Neurological Review Packet I just inherited my hubby's computer which is a huge upgrade to my old one. In transferring files I found another review packet. This review packet I found in my Nursing...
View ArticleThings I have Learned
When priming a line for albumin it is inevitable that the dang stuff never wants to flow.It just sits in the bottle refusing to come outeven though you have opened the vent and pierced the vent with...
View ArticleMoonlighting
The other day while I was on the phone to an old friend from back home I got the oddest call. It was our staffing office, apparently a nurse had called off and they thought that with the census it...
View ArticleIt's Flu Season
It's the time of the year again where, even in the middle of the desert, the air is getting cooler. If you live in more hospitable parts of the country you are seeing leaves change and sweaters are...
View ArticleIV Insertion Tips
A couple of days ago a reader asked me for some tips on IV insertion, unfortunately I was in the middle of a three day stretch and I wasn't able to get a post up in time. It got me thinking though...
View ArticleThe Things Left in the ER
Worked the other night in the ER, it was a typical night of babies with runny noses, tummy aches and bug bites. So I wasn't overly surprised to hear from one of our visitors that they were bitten by...
View ArticleBones: A Visual Study Guide
Just found this on Pintrest.What an awesome way to study the skeletal system.Source: themetapicture.com via Chanda on Pinterest
View ArticleMini Turkey Pot Pies
Things have been busy around here, last week I picked up an extra shift at the last minute. On top of that the weather has been getting cooler so I have had more of an urge to cook now that turning...
View Article"H" Stands For Human
Dear Patient, Thank you for choosing our hospital for your medical emergency, we are glad that you think so highly of us that you would bring your family member here. I feel the need at this time...
View ArticleEver Wonder.....
Ever been through a chart and see these funny diagrams the Doc writes in his progress note?It took me awhile to ask what the heck these were,and I finally have an answer.Now you know too!
View ArticleInfluenster:
Have I told you about Influenster?This is a community of people who are invited to try products for free and then spread the word about what they like and hate about each product.A number of themed...
View ArticleGet Hopping!
Hey all!Just wanted to let you know that Yours Trulyis hosting a Blog Hop right here tomorrow!If you have a blog,If you work in healthcare,If you are a...
View ArticleMedical Monday Blog Hop
Hooray! It's Medical Monday! Are you confused if you qualify for the party?Do you work in healthcare?Doctor? Nurse? EMT? Chiropractor? Vet? Dentist? Therapist?MA? NA? PA? DA?Are you the spouse or SO of...
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