Lots of bugaboos on this Halloween Monday at work. Technical difficulties galore and a small fire right when I had patients scheduled for appointments. Thankfully, when I called our local help desk, I was #22 in line, but my call was answered by a real person in about 10 minutes. All the rest of the callers must have given up.
I went on to my afternoon assignment at Washington and stopped by Starbucks to celebrate with a Frappula Frappucino and extra espresso.
Sugar and caffeine might not solve the world's problems, but they helped make mine seem like it went by faster.
Hope you enjoy whatever is left of your day, wherever you are!
Monday, October 31, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
All in one day
I try to cram things into certain days, and others, I just use them to do administrative tasks in peace and quiet.
One day recently was a combination of both. I need peace and quiet to get things organized and completed in an efficient manner, so it worked out relatively well.
The first part of my day was great, until I got one of the patients who rarely stops in. He comes in occasionally. He really needs us more than he'll let on, and now that he's got a new health condition, it's obvious. To add insult to injury, while he's not homeless, he could very well be soon due to an issue at home. Homelessness is scary, but even more so when you are disabled.
When our meeting was finished, I actually think he learned something. I am hoping he'll see the need to get help. Technology is a great tool for this gentleman, but he needs to come see us, too.
As I run around the building, I often encounter folks who are visiting our outpatient clinics or other programs. Many of them never avail themselves of my area's services (it's optional). I say hello and sometimes chat as I go by.
Friday, one of these characters liked what I wore to work (a sweater and dress pants). He rolled up and knocked on my door. I asked how I could help.
He said, "I just wanted to tell you I think you look more beautiful today than ever." Frankly, I was stunned by the compliment. We chatted some more about the services of the SU, but he declined as usual. I told him (as I tell all the patients), "If you change your mind, let me know." and he rolled away smiling.
It made my week.
Hope you enjoy your weekend wherever you are and someone sees your beauty too!
One day recently was a combination of both. I need peace and quiet to get things organized and completed in an efficient manner, so it worked out relatively well.
The first part of my day was great, until I got one of the patients who rarely stops in. He comes in occasionally. He really needs us more than he'll let on, and now that he's got a new health condition, it's obvious. To add insult to injury, while he's not homeless, he could very well be soon due to an issue at home. Homelessness is scary, but even more so when you are disabled.
When our meeting was finished, I actually think he learned something. I am hoping he'll see the need to get help. Technology is a great tool for this gentleman, but he needs to come see us, too.
As I run around the building, I often encounter folks who are visiting our outpatient clinics or other programs. Many of them never avail themselves of my area's services (it's optional). I say hello and sometimes chat as I go by.
Friday, one of these characters liked what I wore to work (a sweater and dress pants). He rolled up and knocked on my door. I asked how I could help.
He said, "I just wanted to tell you I think you look more beautiful today than ever." Frankly, I was stunned by the compliment. We chatted some more about the services of the SU, but he declined as usual. I told him (as I tell all the patients), "If you change your mind, let me know." and he rolled away smiling.
It made my week.
Hope you enjoy your weekend wherever you are and someone sees your beauty too!
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
I'm not hiding
I'm just dealing with fallout. Fallout related to the end of our hospital's fiscal year.
Some of thefun meetings I've been subjected to:
1. Year end recap
Actually, I'll be forced to do that next month. Boss didn't show for this month's meeting (that's really a waste of time).
2. Meetings with my boss, coworkers and a provider who was forced to be there.
An hour of telling people what I do, what I am allowed to do, and why you telling me what to do isn't a good idea.
NOTE: my boss sat on the sidelines watching this car crash. He/she knows better.
I had fun by pointing out how I know what you know, and when I knew it, even though I'm not supposed to do your job.
3. "Scut work"
Said provider in #2 said he/she isn't going to do the work that other providers in our system do, because he/she can delegate that "scut work" to the NP. BTW none of the scut work mentioned here is even done by an MD in our system.
NOTE: this "scut work" requires a physician or licensed independent provider to write an order. Our MDs are really "busy" not writing as many orders as they can, especially at odd hours.
My favorite excuse: "just blame the computer". This wreaks havoc for the nurses, especially when your facility supposedly "disciplines" providers for too many verbal or telephone orders.
I really wanted to ask what he/she normally does when not goofing off, but I bit my tongue.
The train is coming, so off I go. Enjoy your day wherever you are!
Some of the
1. Year end recap
Actually, I'll be forced to do that next month. Boss didn't show for this month's meeting (that's really a waste of time).
2. Meetings with my boss, coworkers and a provider who was forced to be there.
An hour of telling people what I do, what I am allowed to do, and why you telling me what to do isn't a good idea.
NOTE: my boss sat on the sidelines watching this car crash. He/she knows better.
I had fun by pointing out how I know what you know, and when I knew it, even though I'm not supposed to do your job.
3. "Scut work"
Said provider in #2 said he/she isn't going to do the work that other providers in our system do, because he/she can delegate that "scut work" to the NP. BTW none of the scut work mentioned here is even done by an MD in our system.
NOTE: this "scut work" requires a physician or licensed independent provider to write an order. Our MDs are really "busy" not writing as many orders as they can, especially at odd hours.
My favorite excuse: "just blame the computer". This wreaks havoc for the nurses, especially when your facility supposedly "disciplines" providers for too many verbal or telephone orders.
I really wanted to ask what he/she normally does when not goofing off, but I bit my tongue.
The train is coming, so off I go. Enjoy your day wherever you are!
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
La rentree
No, I'm not a kid going back to school, but returning to work after escaping for a conference was very similar. I feel as if I was jarred out of a deep, restful sleep and thrown into a world that is constantly going and I'm running in, then looking forward to the time I can run straight out.
It's always nice to go to a conference just for nurses. People, for the most part, look at you, talk to you in the hall and are social. Some other disciplines (which will remain nameless...Freudian cough cough) often walk with darting glances because you might actually talk to them. We had lots of interesting sessions. I even gave one this year. One presenter brought her demo dog, as she was speaking about how to get a service dog and ADA guidelines.
Overall, I had a wonderful time. I may even look to turn my presentation into a journal article (one of the things on the bucket list). I'm fortunate that my subject is not typical rehab (bowel, bladder or skin), so I just need to sit down and do it.
This week, I get to interview new staff for the Hotel. It should be exciting. I just hope they can survive the Manglement.
Stay tuned...
It's always nice to go to a conference just for nurses. People, for the most part, look at you, talk to you in the hall and are social. Some other disciplines (which will remain nameless...Freudian cough cough) often walk with darting glances because you might actually talk to them. We had lots of interesting sessions. I even gave one this year. One presenter brought her demo dog, as she was speaking about how to get a service dog and ADA guidelines.
Overall, I had a wonderful time. I may even look to turn my presentation into a journal article (one of the things on the bucket list). I'm fortunate that my subject is not typical rehab (bowel, bladder or skin), so I just need to sit down and do it.
This week, I get to interview new staff for the Hotel. It should be exciting. I just hope they can survive the Manglement.
Stay tuned...
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