I thought it was dangerous NOT to bring a notebook and pen to class when I went to PrivateU. Most of the time we got handouts of every professor's PowerPoint presentation.
One day, the copier broke. You'd have thought the world ended with some of the kids (yes, because they were much younger than me) went into hysterics."Go to the computer room and ask them if you can borrow some paper." I said. (I had my own and a laptop to take notes.)
After several students were peeled off the lecture hall ceiling, they got their wits and got the paper.
So tonight as I'm going through my homework for the latest class, I realize that I bought two e-books this semester because I waited too long to order the real ones.
Well, how on earth do you reference your citations in perfect APA format if you don't have page numbers? Thanks to my dear Google (aka the lifesaver) I found the answer. Yes, people, the APA folks have known about this for years already.
Welcome to the 21st century, RehabRN. I like my e-books. They are a lot lighter than the real ones!
That is all...back to homework. Enjoy your weekend no matter where you are.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
In the notes
Since I don't always see everyone in the Hotel in the SU, but I'm still on the team, I have to read the notes to stay current on all the patients we take care of. To do so, I skim the notes.
This was my favorite from one of our consults to audiology (who never tells their patients that they're really in the basement next door and half of them end up in my office...).
"Patient's bilateral ears full of cerumen. Please irrigate and re-consult this service, as testing cannot occur at this time."
Hello?! WT...? Nice. I know the NP who's in charge of ear wax removal, is going to love this one. I'll bet we're not going to send anyone to Ms. Audiology without those Debrox drops first!
Another favorite: we had a patient who needs a urology service consult while he/she is an in-patient. Patient is leaving for the great Rocky Mountain state next week.
RN in charge of this clinic writes in the consult (for the secretary to schedule):
"Please schedule xx urology procedure at earliest date, as patient to discharge by 5/21."
When does the stellar secretary schedule? Consult read: "Patient scheduled at 0930 on 7/30/12 per request". (head plants firmly in desk)
Urology's idea of urgent, surely isn't mine or this patients, either.
I only made it halfway through the patients before I had to get away....stay tuned.
This was my favorite from one of our consults to audiology (who never tells their patients that they're really in the basement next door and half of them end up in my office...).
"Patient's bilateral ears full of cerumen. Please irrigate and re-consult this service, as testing cannot occur at this time."
Hello?! WT...? Nice. I know the NP who's in charge of ear wax removal, is going to love this one. I'll bet we're not going to send anyone to Ms. Audiology without those Debrox drops first!
Another favorite: we had a patient who needs a urology service consult while he/she is an in-patient. Patient is leaving for the great Rocky Mountain state next week.
RN in charge of this clinic writes in the consult (for the secretary to schedule):
"Please schedule xx urology procedure at earliest date, as patient to discharge by 5/21."
When does the stellar secretary schedule? Consult read: "Patient scheduled at 0930 on 7/30/12 per request". (head plants firmly in desk)
Urology's idea of urgent, surely isn't mine or this patients, either.
I only made it halfway through the patients before I had to get away....stay tuned.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Thank you for smoking
Dear Patients,
Yes, I'm not talking about the movie, I'm just talking about what I see at the Hotel Rehab.
By spending lots of money on cigarettes, you are, in a roundabout way, financing my house, car and Bubba's college education. Thanks so much.
Here's how.
1. Smoking impairs wound healing, according to studies. You sign a contract at the Hotel saying you won't smoke, so what do you expect, when I see you out on the front lawn, with your visitors and your IV pole, talking and taking long drags?
And BTW, some of those studies mentioned above say that smokers get impaired absorption and effectiveness of some drugs, too. Dr. Z will not give you the flap of your dreams if you're not compliant.
2. And word to the wise, Mr. S.: Don't be lying to that person who's calling you to help you, and who needs you to be abstinent of tobacco.When note after note says you were outside smoking, who do you think he/she's gonna believe? (He/she can read our notes)
3. And if either one of you two idiots smoke outside my window again, I can and will water my plant on the windowsill. That darned gravity is crazy on the second floor.
Cheers, love and good wishes (you may want to wear a raincoat),
RehabRN
Yes, I'm not talking about the movie, I'm just talking about what I see at the Hotel Rehab.
By spending lots of money on cigarettes, you are, in a roundabout way, financing my house, car and Bubba's college education. Thanks so much.
Here's how.
1. Smoking impairs wound healing, according to studies. You sign a contract at the Hotel saying you won't smoke, so what do you expect, when I see you out on the front lawn, with your visitors and your IV pole, talking and taking long drags?
And BTW, some of those studies mentioned above say that smokers get impaired absorption and effectiveness of some drugs, too. Dr. Z will not give you the flap of your dreams if you're not compliant.
2. And word to the wise, Mr. S.: Don't be lying to that person who's calling you to help you, and who needs you to be abstinent of tobacco.When note after note says you were outside smoking, who do you think he/she's gonna believe? (He/she can read our notes)
3. And if either one of you two idiots smoke outside my window again, I can and will water my plant on the windowsill. That darned gravity is crazy on the second floor.
Cheers, love and good wishes (you may want to wear a raincoat),
RehabRN
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