Tonight was one of the worst nights I have had taking care of Covid patients. Nearly our entire 52 bed unit is covid and majority of them are either on high flow oxygen or optiflow. Patients are now put on a list to transfer off the unit as step down and CCU beds become available.Continue reading “A neverending nightmare”
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The rise of Delta: not the airlines.
Due to a high number of unvaccinated individuals and anti maskers, hospitals are now hit with a second covid-19 surge. I, as well as many other nurses, have experienced the nightmares of covid returning as beds are full, patients are sick, and staffing is strained. The Delta variant is now the major strain in theContinue reading “The rise of Delta: not the airlines.”
I got the COVID-19…
Speak out on behalf of the voiceless and for the rights of all who are vulnerable. -Proverbs 31:8 After working five 12-hr shifts this week, I was one of the fortunate people to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. I choose to receive this vaccine for the return of social gatherings, hugs, concerts, game days, toContinue reading “I got the COVID-19…”
Clots, Codes, and COVID
A 50 y/o COVID positive male is admitted to the med-Surg floor on 4L BNC. Shortly after arriving, the patient turned blue and became hypoxic. The rapid response team was called and the patient was immediately taken to get a CT scan with PE protocol to assess for a clot in the lung. The patientContinue reading “Clots, Codes, and COVID”
The Corona Pool
As cases continue to rise in the hospital, fatigue continues to settle into the organization. We have filled the ICU, expanded the ICU, and currently have nearly two full COVID floors apart from critical care. There have been an increase in patients and a decrease in nursing staff due to also succumbing to the illness.Continue reading “The Corona Pool”
COVID Update: Are we really heroes?
Over the past couple of months, the world was forced to adapt to a new normal. Businesses were shut down, jobs were lost, jobs were deemed essential or nonessential, healthcare workers became heroes, and people appreciated the importance of science. There are two extremes: those who believe the coronavirus is a government-created fake to stealContinue reading “COVID Update: Are we really heroes?”
Things I’ve Learned in Quarantine- A Personal Retreat (part 1)
Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all of the time. It means that on hard days, you know that there are better ones coming. Take every day to count your blessings. I have a healthy family, a paying job, a home, etc.. Social isolation began about 3 weeks after the Nashville tornadoes.Continue reading “Things I’ve Learned in Quarantine- A Personal Retreat (part 1)”
To Quarantine or not to Quarantine? This is Corona.
I have debated on posting about this topic for several reasons. First, I am already tired about hearing about the coronavirus. Second, the world is in a state of panic over this pandemic and I do not want to add to the chaos. However, I am now writing because some facts and concerns need toContinue reading “To Quarantine or not to Quarantine? This is Corona.”
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