So, I've started taking a lot of shifts at one of the major trauma centers in the city. Here are some random thoughts on that ( Read more... )

So, a month later... Here's what's going on with me and my job and nursing in general ( Read more... )

I'm giving 2 weeks notice tomorrow. I just haven't decided if it is to cut back my hours or quit altogether. I bought a pack of cigarettes on my way home from work, and I don't smoke... Or I didn't anyway. I don't think I'm getting paid enough to risk lung cancer ( Read more... )

All in one 12 hr shift ( Read more... )

I just worked Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and I had a freakin' blast! I got to take care of some really sick people, help save their lives, and do it all with a really fantastic team of people ( Read more... )

Today at about noon a guy walked into a local hardware store and collapsed. Witnesses called 911 and when Paramedics showed up the guy was awake and moving around but unable to talk and couldn't follow simple commands (like "close your eyes ( Read more... )

So, I had this Pt yesterday who was hearing voices. I always ask what the voices are saying because the answer is usually fairly amusing. In this case the voices were apparently [b]screaming[/b] "You are fat and stupid ( Read more... )

Keep in mind that I am mildly intoxicated as I write this... I'm wondering if I'd be intoxicated right now if my Pts weren't all intoxicated today. I feel like I drink only because they do, and then come in to work and really fucking annoy me ( Read more... )

2 MDs are leaving a Pt's room. The one says to the other "Well, for all I know, she's got a screwdriver stuck up her ass ( Read more... )

It's 7:30 in the morning and I go in to introduce myself to one of my Pts who has been there over night. The following conversation ensues ( Read more... )