I love the random comments and compliments I hear right up at the front of the SU.
"You don't need anything? You mean you're going to do whatever it takes? Okay. If I can help you, I will". --TechnoWizard
If he/she only knew how many silk purses (as a nurse) I've been forced into, sometimes I feel like MacGyver. Do not leave any loose wire or chewing gum near me, or never complain, never explain might be more appropriate.
"Cool! You get all the good stuff." --Mr. X.
As I told TechnoWizard, I show all the geek patients the technology (no matter what it is) whenever it's in the SU. They enjoy the distraction.
"I'm getting paroled."--Mr. P.
Mr. P. says he sees people that look familiar from his days working the transit beat. Sometimes, he says the darnedest things.
"I'm sorry." --Dr. Snitty
This doctor is rarely apologetic about anything. It was nice to catch him/her in a good mood today.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Friday, August 6, 2010
The many hats of RehabRN
One of the neuropsychologists on our unit who I really like said that he/she liked the nurses because we're so versatile.
Somehow, he/she hit the nail on the head recently for one of my shifts.
In one shift, I was...
1.Secretary and chief air traffic controller.
Okay, it wasn't air traffic, but I had to print, type and call about 12 people to get one of our patients sent out to an appointment and get another patient from the already closed clinic back to his/her home three hours away. The ride was late just because they weren't in a hurry to get to the Hotel.
2. Waitress.
This is the story of my life. Don't ask for ice, though, if you have two hands that work and you're rolling all over the unit wreaking havoc.
3. Laundry attendant.
Pretty much the same applies to this as to #2. I can't stand the thought of people going to rehab in dirty clothes.
4. General Ms. Fix It.
I know where the screwdrivers on the unit are...fear me! Most of the time, I'm just asked to fix stuff the engineering department forgets. Now if they'd let me have Allen wrenches, I'd rule the world.
5. Computer geek.
Mr. Laptop has had me install and reinstall software for him after he inadvertently removed an important program.
6. Tour guide
Get lost and end up on our unit? I'll get you where you're going whether it's on campus or in the neighborhood. I wish we printed brochures sometimes, since it would make things easier.
Happily, I'm going to enjoy my current job: wife and mother for the whole weekend. Dahey, Bubba, WildDog and I plan on having a wonderful time visiting relatives and just relaxing.
More to come...
Somehow, he/she hit the nail on the head recently for one of my shifts.
In one shift, I was...
1.Secretary and chief air traffic controller.
Okay, it wasn't air traffic, but I had to print, type and call about 12 people to get one of our patients sent out to an appointment and get another patient from the already closed clinic back to his/her home three hours away. The ride was late just because they weren't in a hurry to get to the Hotel.
2. Waitress.
This is the story of my life. Don't ask for ice, though, if you have two hands that work and you're rolling all over the unit wreaking havoc.
3. Laundry attendant.
Pretty much the same applies to this as to #2. I can't stand the thought of people going to rehab in dirty clothes.
4. General Ms. Fix It.
I know where the screwdrivers on the unit are...fear me! Most of the time, I'm just asked to fix stuff the engineering department forgets. Now if they'd let me have Allen wrenches, I'd rule the world.
5. Computer geek.
Mr. Laptop has had me install and reinstall software for him after he inadvertently removed an important program.
6. Tour guide
Get lost and end up on our unit? I'll get you where you're going whether it's on campus or in the neighborhood. I wish we printed brochures sometimes, since it would make things easier.
Happily, I'm going to enjoy my current job: wife and mother for the whole weekend. Dahey, Bubba, WildDog and I plan on having a wonderful time visiting relatives and just relaxing.
More to come...
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Nuggets for November 22
I should be thankful that things are not worse, but it's been busy at work lately. Fall is turning to winter and that means we're heading into pneumonia season. We've got a couple of cases all ready. Lots and lots of coughing going on! Chest PT for everyone!
Now for something completely different....here are a few tidbits of interest I've run across in the blogs this week.
This penis reconstruction story makes me think of Fournier's gangrene again. (from Highly Trained Monkey)
What's wrong with nursing (from My 2 Cents)
One of these days...
Sometimes the best therapy is a long-drawn out rant (from Spook RN)
An ingenious Christmas gift you gotta see (I found this thanks to ER RN)
Thinking of going back to school? Some of those professors will be talking about YOU if you aren't very nice...I really loved the "who's the geekiest" post recently.
Now for something completely different....here are a few tidbits of interest I've run across in the blogs this week.
This penis reconstruction story makes me think of Fournier's gangrene again. (from Highly Trained Monkey)
What's wrong with nursing (from My 2 Cents)
One of these days...
Sometimes the best therapy is a long-drawn out rant (from Spook RN)
An ingenious Christmas gift you gotta see (I found this thanks to ER RN)
Thinking of going back to school? Some of those professors will be talking about YOU if you aren't very nice...I really loved the "who's the geekiest" post recently.
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