“All communication must lead to change”- Aristotle In acting, we learn that words are useless. Words only become effective once humans add purpose to them. The greatest actors understand the power of each word and use that power effectively to change the person they are speaking to. The change can be a perspective of aContinue reading “Communicating for Change”
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It’s Just a Bad Shift: The Importance of Mindset
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”
Funny Tidbits of Nursing Knowledge/ Nursing Advice
Be careful not to nurse the computer Not everyone showers regularly Everyone’s anatomy is different It is not exactly like the case studies I have never inspected so many butts No, you cannot bring your monkeys to the hospital If you smell smoke, one of your patients is probably smoking in their room If youContinue reading “Funny Tidbits of Nursing Knowledge/ Nursing Advice”
My anxiety got the best of me. Moments at the bedside.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18.1% of the US population suffers from anxiety, however only 36.9% of those people with anxiety seek treatment. One of the many benefits of being a nurse is time spent at the bedside. The patients I remember most are those that I have found a connectionContinue reading “My anxiety got the best of me. Moments at the bedside.”
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”
Patient Talk
“It’s easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.”- Julius Caesar Recently, I have found myself becoming slow to anger and quick to speak. I have to consciously think about taking a deep breath or even doing yoga to help calm myselfContinue reading “Patient Talk”
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”
If your leg hurts, don’t wish to cut it off
A woman in her 50s was treated in a burn center and brought to our facility for continued medical treatment of her delayed healing leg. It looked like she got her lower leg stuck underneath a lawn mower, when it was actually due to a heating pad. Surgery was done to clean out the woundContinue reading “If your leg hurts, don’t wish to cut it off”
If I could only have half of the faith… angels in disguise
50 y/o female with multiple myeloma and leukemia presents to the ER for a fever… a medical emergency in one receiving chemotherapy due to myelosuppression. She has been in and out of hospitals to receive chemo and then be readmitted for the side effects of cancer. I walk into the room and she is diffusingContinue reading “If I could only have half of the faith… angels in disguise”
Patient Talk 