Observations

1. When you follow policy and procedure to ask for a schedule change, expect it to take exactly as long as the policy says, because, "Well, you know, people do go on vacation in the summer."

As if it really matters when you ask...

2.  Gomerblog (one of my favorite spots on Twitter) is so dead on for this one. I used to keep track of how many people actually darkened our door just to get Viagra for free...

3. I'm on a quality committee related to issues the Hotel has regarding discharges of folks from rehab.
Just wondering if I should take this diagram to work. It might help us get people out quicker.

4. Finally, since I've decluttered a lot recently, I'm finding more time to do other stuff, like exercise. I have to admit, it's way better for my sleep than vegetating on the couch immediately after dinner every night.

They may just be right about that Healthy Nurse thing this year!  While I was not at the gym today, I managed to get some great walks in all over the mall and the nearest Target doing my back to school shopping. Thank goodness for activity trackers that show how many calories you burn for an exercise it tracks.

Hope you enjoy what's left of the weekend, wherever you are. Monday will be here before you know it.

Happy Friday!

It's the last Friday in July. You won't get another until next month.

Need any other excuses (reasons)? I am going on a field trip with the home health team today AND the weather is beautiful.

Here's hoping it's a good Friday wherever you are. Cheers!

Good excuses

Here are some really good excuses to miss your appointment with your specialist. (some I had lately).

1. You have horrible diarrhea. I am a nurse, but so happy you're not coming in today.

2. You're currently in the ICU (happened to two people lately) which leads to ...

3. You're on a vent. I really believe ABCs apply here.

3. You're on major antibiotics. We can't perform that procedure you want when that happens.

4. You're still on a (name any) major blood thinner. I'm not talking aspirin, folks. If you're on Plavix, Coumadin, Ticlid or a couple of others, we can't work on you, either.

Yet, even with these good ones, there are the run-of-the-mill ones, not so good ones, too.

1. I'm in too much pain.
2. I'm not in pain, so I don't need to come anymore (which is followed up by a call in one week...)
3. The weather is too bad (like it never snows here) or
4. It's too nice to go sit in a doctor's office.
5. Amnesia is always a good excuse. One recently drove the doc nuts. "Well, I was late (missed) because I was at the (fill in the blank) party getting a free lunch."

I'm stopping the list here, but I'm sure all of you office folks get some really good ones.

Stay tuned....more to come.