The Pumpkin Pie That Never Arrived
I was striding out of the main entrance of the hospital, on a mission to complete the rest of my errands, when a thought landed …
Hospital Stories
Identity Crisis Thoughts While the Lasagna Cooks
I may be having an identity crisis. But as I listen to the suffering of the wide world, I realize how blessed I am. I’m not in the hospital for a self-inflicted wound. My house didn’t just burn down. My husband didn’t just leave me. I didn’t fall and break a bone and lay on the floor for 18 hours before someone found me.
I Can Do This!
Note: When I write about my work as a nurse, all identifying factors are fictional due to privacy requirements. If you think you know who …
8 Observations From a Returned Hospital Nurse
Although I had a number of classes last week, this is the first week I’ve actually been caring for patients. It made me nostalgic and …
December Gift-giving Tips: Needlestick First, Present Second
“Can I practice starting an IV on you tonight?” I text Marnell the other day. I think his response is best shown in picture form. …
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Off Support
I was thinking of the danger of being born even before I got the message from my sister last night. Last Sunday morning, I received …