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April
9
One for the guysI'm beginning my transition at work. Today I spent 1/2 the day out seeing patients, and 1/2 the day in the office. I'm getting there - - I can't wait ...more »
April
6
I shoulda knownBack in October, I received a promotion at work. It was a promotion from an in-field Case Manager to an in-office Care Coordinator. It was wonderful to be considered for ...more »
March
22
Warning: May Cause SuicideSuicide Warning Sought for Antidepressants
Doctors who prescribe some popular antidepressants should monitor their patients closely for warning signs of suicide, especially when they first start the pills or change a dose, ...more »
March
22
Brain Harvest - UpdateI received an email from Lewis at Harvard this evening:
Hello Lisa,
I thank you for your kind words and for all the help you extended to me as I also worked through an ...more »
March
20
Brain DrainContinuing with the brain harvest situation - after 8.5 hours of dealing with this, I have gotten exactly nowhere. Well, nowhere in making sure this woman's final wishes were followed through ...more »
March
19
Brain HarvestHow did you spend your evening?
Me?
Well, I had a pretty run of the mill evening. I spent my night arranging a brain harvest. Sounds like fun stuff, no?
I'm on call ...more »
February
28
Burn Out? Me?I finally got my wish - - this week is FINALLY over. It's been extreme non-stop GO since Monday morning and I honestly thought it would never end.
I hate to keep ...more »
February
25
Better DayIt's amazing what a good night of sleep can do for your disposition. I'm feeling worlds better tonight than I did last night. Big thank yous to Lizzijoy and Lori ...more »
February
24
Death BlogMy day today has revolved around death.
Yes, I know - before you say it, I am a Hospice nurse - so it only stands to reason, I know. However, there are ...more »
February
4
Hold my hand, please?A group of friends and I got together - they are all nurses. We were swapping trauma stories about some of the weirdest and grossest things that walked into our ER. ...more »
January
28
Seriously tiredOn-call again.
I got roped into it at the last minute. Monday - I slept the entire day away because I was on call on Sunday and up all night.
Tonight ...more »
January
26
Are You a Pharmacist?More irritations from the night from hell on call.
I called in an order for a patient to the local Walgreen's pharmacy. We contract with them for after hours pharmacy supply.
The order ...more »
January
26
Will pay for sleepLet's see...it's 7:19 a.m. as I start writing this. I was on call for work Sunday, starting at 8am and I'm on call for another 41 minutes. I just walked ...more »
January
21
HypotheticalLet's just say . . . .
You're taking care of a patient who is dying of lung cancer. She's a young 45 - strong willed, confident in herself, her beliefs ...more »
January
20
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