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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Covid-19: Misinformation Kills; All about Vaccines
Before I begin to provide evidence-based, accurate information on all three different types of the Covid-19 vaccines, I want to paint a real-time picture for you. If you saw what healthcare workers see every day, would you change your mind? Currently, hospitals are at full capacity and resembling the peak of the previous Covid-19 strain.Continue reading “Covid-19: Misinformation Kills; All about Vaccines”
Crash Carts and Comfort Measures
How does one determine the end of another’s life? How does one know when the best option is really to let nature run its course and allow the body to naturally shut down? When do fervent prayers for a miracle need to be shifted into prayers for hope, strength, and healing in the years toContinue reading “Crash Carts and Comfort Measures”
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.”
Time, Talent, Treasure
From a young age, I always valued the concepts of time, talent, and treasure. These three qualities make or break a person’s life and I evaluated them within my own life in order to be successful and to be in a continuous state of growth. Time is such a valuable resource in the sense thatContinue reading “Time, Talent, Treasure”
RN Residency
What did nursing school actually teach you? Are you ready to start caring for patients right out of school? Did the NCLEX really prepare you to be a bedside nurse? Probably not. Most nurses right out of school feel like they did not learn anything and have no idea what true nursing actually is. ItContinue reading “RN Residency”
(W)holistic Care: One day at a time.
When patients arrive to the ER, they present with a “chief complaint”, or the reason that they came to the hospital. We, of course, identify the problem and treat the diagnosis based on evidence based practice. But, we don’t just stop at the diagnosis, nurses identify other needs and even warning signs. We ask aboutContinue reading “(W)holistic Care: One day at a time.”
A Glass Half Full
“For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.” ― C.S. Lewis I sit here alone with my two dogs on a snowy afternoon. My alone time often brings on my anxiety as my mind is able to wander. I amContinue reading “A Glass Half Full”
A Passionate Purpose
“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” —Bishop T.D. Jakes Wasted time is my biggest fear. Time only moves forward and you cannot get it back. So many people simply settle for the ordinary, go the safe or easy route, andContinue reading “A Passionate Purpose”
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…”
Patient Talk 