In the past several weeks, I have transitioned into a new job, got scammed out of $1000, lost and found my “sold” wedding dress, messed up my personal website, and our house closing has gotten delayed. Reflecting on these many frustrations, I remind myself that these are so little mishaps in the grand scheme ofContinue reading “It’s Just a Bad Shift: The Importance of Mindset”
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A day in the life of a nurse
Here is a “typical” hour by hour breakdown of a 12-hour shift with 5-6 patients: 0645-0730: Huddle and report 0730-1000: Gather medications, pass medications, shift assessments, review MD orders, get everyone into chair for breakfast 1000-1200: Document assessments, care round, answer call lights, call family member, clarify orders, d/c patients 1200-1230: lunch? 1230-1400: d/c andContinue reading “A day in the life of a nurse”
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