Friday I felt as if I was trapped in a Dilbert cartoon. Dealing with Dahey's issues with the new employer and dealing with our big boss made me want to run, run, run far away.
So far, the weekend has been nice. The rain and steamy heat are quieting down for a little while. I visited my sister and we enjoyed the lack of rain and stuffiness.
Now, I am doing more research. It's almost time to turn in my homework, (slides) for the next presentation.
Better get back to work...stay tuned.
Showing posts with label research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label research. Show all posts
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Friday, April 1, 2016
RehabRN book club: The TGIF edition
Yes, dear readers, it's been a while. Books just take forever anymore, especially when I spend an inordinate amount of time with my new baby computer, trying to get everything where I want it. Online backups are wonderful, yet slow.
However, I must say, I've found some good stuff to read. As I may have mentioned earlier, Brief by Joseph McCormack is a keeper. If you're a fan of the Elements of Style, it's more concept than rule. It really does give practical advice. I'll be buying one (since I got threats from the library if I didn't return it).
My most recent finish (on Wednesday) was Presence by Amy Cuddy. To me, there's a lot to like in this book. As a rehab nurse, you'll be cheering for Amy because she's a rehab patient who's made it (she had a DAI for all of you who are interested.) As an escaped business person, she went to work at Harvard Business School and changed up a lot of things with her research. Overall, Amy's book is stories of how presence changes things (see her TED talk for the rest of the story).
Trust me, I'll be posing it up before my next set of meetings. Why not?
Have a great weekend! Enjoy every minute.
However, I must say, I've found some good stuff to read. As I may have mentioned earlier, Brief by Joseph McCormack is a keeper. If you're a fan of the Elements of Style, it's more concept than rule. It really does give practical advice. I'll be buying one (since I got threats from the library if I didn't return it).
My most recent finish (on Wednesday) was Presence by Amy Cuddy. To me, there's a lot to like in this book. As a rehab nurse, you'll be cheering for Amy because she's a rehab patient who's made it (she had a DAI for all of you who are interested.) As an escaped business person, she went to work at Harvard Business School and changed up a lot of things with her research. Overall, Amy's book is stories of how presence changes things (see her TED talk for the rest of the story).
Trust me, I'll be posing it up before my next set of meetings. Why not?
Have a great weekend! Enjoy every minute.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
In the news
It's a little early, but there were a few interesting things in the news lately.
Makes you wonder...
Can diabetic crises be related to running out of food at the end of the month for poor families? Some researchers say it just might be.
Brain death in the news
While we've been hearing about brain death in the news lately, I ran into this interesting article (from August 2013) recently about The Conundrum of Organ Donation.
It makes you consider more than just brain death, but how things happen on that road.
From the Genetic files
I ran into this interesting article on spinal muscular atrophy in the genetic diseases section at NIH.
Snow days
We have had our share of winter weather lately. Here's a list I'll have to use on Bubba for the next snow day.
Makes you wonder...
Can diabetic crises be related to running out of food at the end of the month for poor families? Some researchers say it just might be.
Brain death in the news
While we've been hearing about brain death in the news lately, I ran into this interesting article (from August 2013) recently about The Conundrum of Organ Donation.
It makes you consider more than just brain death, but how things happen on that road.
From the Genetic files
I ran into this interesting article on spinal muscular atrophy in the genetic diseases section at NIH.
Snow days
We have had our share of winter weather lately. Here's a list I'll have to use on Bubba for the next snow day.
Monday, December 30, 2013
I love research
Especially when research journal authors, like these good folks at BMJ have a sense of humor about a wonderfully seasonal PICO question.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sometimes Google sleuthing pays off
When you run into an article like this that helps solve your problems. Thanks Dr. Foster!
That and an order for some seasickness pills cured most everything.
More to come...
That and an order for some seasickness pills cured most everything.
More to come...
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Professional generosity
Some days it doesn't seem like there is any in the world, but I know there is. I was doing research for my class at LocalStateU, and found a commentary that made me think of my advisor.
As a result, I sent her a note (and one to the author of the op-ed). They both replied. Looks like I'll be spreading the love in a blog for students soon at my advisor's request.
Giving and receiving seems to be an infinite circle. Don't forget to share some generosity yourself today.
More later...
As a result, I sent her a note (and one to the author of the op-ed). They both replied. Looks like I'll be spreading the love in a blog for students soon at my advisor's request.
Giving and receiving seems to be an infinite circle. Don't forget to share some generosity yourself today.
More later...
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Everything old is new again
This medical marijuana story will make you wonder about why more research is not taking place.
And if that's not enough, the before and after photos will blow you away.
More later...
And if that's not enough, the before and after photos will blow you away.
More later...
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Reason 83: Why should we do research?
I really enjoyed reading this article lately. I've always been fascinated about how things we'd never expect are used as treatments.
As a rehab nurse, I've certainly seen (and smelled) more than my share of 1) poop and 2) C-diff.
My favorite quote, though, sheds some light on the why/how physicians do research.
“After the first four or five patients, we started thinking, ‘We can’t go on doing this kind of obscure treatment without evidence,’ ” Dr. Keller said. “Everybody is laughing about it.”
If you thought you left high school when you entered the international renown of medicine, you really haven't.
Who would have guessed...
As a rehab nurse, I've certainly seen (and smelled) more than my share of 1) poop and 2) C-diff.
My favorite quote, though, sheds some light on the why/how physicians do research.
“After the first four or five patients, we started thinking, ‘We can’t go on doing this kind of obscure treatment without evidence,’ ” Dr. Keller said. “Everybody is laughing about it.”
If you thought you left high school when you entered the international renown of medicine, you really haven't.
Who would have guessed...
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Finally, some research
This report, out of Norway, came out recently. As a longtime asthmatic, I am not surprised.
If Dr. R. wasn't retired, you can bet I'd bug him about this. I know my new doc will have something to say about it when I go visit him soon.
If you want more information on women and asthma, check out this WebMD page with lots of information.
That is all. Only a few days left in the semester and I need to catch up!
Stay tuned...
If Dr. R. wasn't retired, you can bet I'd bug him about this. I know my new doc will have something to say about it when I go visit him soon.
If you want more information on women and asthma, check out this WebMD page with lots of information.
That is all. Only a few days left in the semester and I need to catch up!
Stay tuned...
Monday, August 27, 2012
It's hard to believe...
But in somewhere around 100 days, the journey will be over. Yes, in that span of days, I hope to complete the final requirements for graduation for a Master's of Science in Nursing.
So how did I celebrate this last day of freedom before the final semester? I ate too many donuts and drank the rest of the wine I opened last night.
And, just because, I started back at the library (in my jammies, of course) and got a few of the articles the librarians suggested I add to my lit review this summer.
I'm ready, kids. Bring it on...I'll suffer whatever I have to for 100 days, 'cause then I'll have what I've been working years for.
And I will definitely appreciate it!
More later...
So how did I celebrate this last day of freedom before the final semester? I ate too many donuts and drank the rest of the wine I opened last night.
And, just because, I started back at the library (in my jammies, of course) and got a few of the articles the librarians suggested I add to my lit review this summer.
I'm ready, kids. Bring it on...I'll suffer whatever I have to for 100 days, 'cause then I'll have what I've been working years for.
And I will definitely appreciate it!
More later...
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Nurse as patient? Not!
Sometimes, I really don't like being the patient.
But now, (or earlier today) I was. I had to go see my favorite specialist. Dr. RG has known me since I was this (motion hand to waist) high. He's an international expert on all sorts of weird things in his spare time (usually the not so nice things you might find in a house figure into his work) He became my primary specialist once I aged out of the Children's Medical Center next door to PrivateU. All during college, work, PrivateU again, he'd seen me, at least once or twice a year.
I even sent my husband to him, once he was on my insurance and lo and behold, I find out that Dr. RG has known my husband's family for years because of a relative. We had much joking after that, but from that moment years ago, Dr. RG (who's always attentive) became even more attentive.
When Dr. RG's wife died a few years ago, he surprised me. One, he gave me a hug, because he said he realized that some of his patients (who had been seeing him forever like me) needed one and life was too short. Two, he was, and has always been the doctor to whom I could ask all those weird questions about research and other stuff. He is a font of knowledge. I knew when he gave me advice recently, it was the advice my relative would have given me if he were here. He wasn't, but Dr. RG was.
So now, after the usual checkup, I got a referral to two specialists. One was a second opinion (no bother to me) and another to a neurologist. Dr. RG thinks my problems could be something else, and I need to get them investigated.
Dr. RG told me something else. He's finally retiring. Not to worry, he said, there are plenty of good specialists at PrivateU to take his place. His replacement is nice, but I've decided to see Bubba's specialist. After all, I know he's been trained by the best, because I saw him when he interned with Dr. RG a few years ago.
Dr. RG is going to fulfill his life's ambition and work in a health clinic affiliated with PrivateU part time. He's thrilled and while I'm sad he won't be my doctor, I'm happy he'll still be around taking care of people who need him.
Stay tuned...
But now, (or earlier today) I was. I had to go see my favorite specialist. Dr. RG has known me since I was this (motion hand to waist) high. He's an international expert on all sorts of weird things in his spare time (usually the not so nice things you might find in a house figure into his work) He became my primary specialist once I aged out of the Children's Medical Center next door to PrivateU. All during college, work, PrivateU again, he'd seen me, at least once or twice a year.
I even sent my husband to him, once he was on my insurance and lo and behold, I find out that Dr. RG has known my husband's family for years because of a relative. We had much joking after that, but from that moment years ago, Dr. RG (who's always attentive) became even more attentive.
When Dr. RG's wife died a few years ago, he surprised me. One, he gave me a hug, because he said he realized that some of his patients (who had been seeing him forever like me) needed one and life was too short. Two, he was, and has always been the doctor to whom I could ask all those weird questions about research and other stuff. He is a font of knowledge. I knew when he gave me advice recently, it was the advice my relative would have given me if he were here. He wasn't, but Dr. RG was.
So now, after the usual checkup, I got a referral to two specialists. One was a second opinion (no bother to me) and another to a neurologist. Dr. RG thinks my problems could be something else, and I need to get them investigated.
Dr. RG told me something else. He's finally retiring. Not to worry, he said, there are plenty of good specialists at PrivateU to take his place. His replacement is nice, but I've decided to see Bubba's specialist. After all, I know he's been trained by the best, because I saw him when he interned with Dr. RG a few years ago.
Dr. RG is going to fulfill his life's ambition and work in a health clinic affiliated with PrivateU part time. He's thrilled and while I'm sad he won't be my doctor, I'm happy he'll still be around taking care of people who need him.
Stay tuned...
Monday, April 11, 2011
Just because
Just because I could...
I got one nurse's assignment changed, even though I wanted to him/her suffer, since the lazy a$% is off the next two days. Why? Because I like the patient, and he asked nicely. Slacker Nurse was really a pain over the last few days, and even though he/she had a lower acuity assignment, he/she was perturbed about not texting friends every 10 minutes or so per usual.
I helped one of our students (Student 1) find some research articles related to a patient. And yes, kids, this is considered business-related use of the internet at the Hotel. Student 1 said, "I always feel weird doing that. What if a call light rings?"
"Go answer it and come back to your research when you have time, " I said. Simple. Patients always come before any research. Period. Besides, most of those happy patients didn't ring the light much the last night when I worked with you.
I got Student 2 some networking info from a nurse I never met in another state. Connection? A national nursing organization and Facebook. Since the job market is so crappy, I don't mind paying back the help I got myself when I was a Almost Done Nursing Student. (Thankfully, the market was great way back then!)
I got one of our patients his/her favorite snack. I brought it in myself.
I got everyone's care done in a timely matter one night recently. Why? I wasn't herding cats that night, i.e. dealing with primadonna doctors and nurses, as well as crabby patients.
Just because, I like to do the unexpected. It really messes some folks up. At least, it keeps them on their toes.
Stay tuned...
I got one nurse's assignment changed, even though I wanted to him/her suffer, since the lazy a$% is off the next two days. Why? Because I like the patient, and he asked nicely. Slacker Nurse was really a pain over the last few days, and even though he/she had a lower acuity assignment, he/she was perturbed about not texting friends every 10 minutes or so per usual.
I helped one of our students (Student 1) find some research articles related to a patient. And yes, kids, this is considered business-related use of the internet at the Hotel. Student 1 said, "I always feel weird doing that. What if a call light rings?"
"Go answer it and come back to your research when you have time, " I said. Simple. Patients always come before any research. Period. Besides, most of those happy patients didn't ring the light much the last night when I worked with you.
I got Student 2 some networking info from a nurse I never met in another state. Connection? A national nursing organization and Facebook. Since the job market is so crappy, I don't mind paying back the help I got myself when I was a Almost Done Nursing Student. (Thankfully, the market was great way back then!)
I got one of our patients his/her favorite snack. I brought it in myself.
I got everyone's care done in a timely matter one night recently. Why? I wasn't herding cats that night, i.e. dealing with primadonna doctors and nurses, as well as crabby patients.
Just because, I like to do the unexpected. It really messes some folks up. At least, it keeps them on their toes.
Stay tuned...
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Writing, researching...
And ready to tear my hair out. This is a group paper, so we're all tearing our hair out together.
Wanna come work with me? At least, work is a break from the paper.
More to come...
Wanna come work with me? At least, work is a break from the paper.
More to come...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
He was, and still is a hero...
To many people on our rehab unit, Christopher Reeve is gone, but not forgotten. He brought spinal cord injury and related research a spotlight with star power. Who could ever believe Superman could become a SCI patient?
His son, Matthew, is running marathons in his honor on Team Reeve. Check out this story in the NY Times for more information.
His son, Matthew, is running marathons in his honor on Team Reeve. Check out this story in the NY Times for more information.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Whirlwind trip is over
After way too much fun and excitement on United Airlines last night, I finally made it home. Since there was no coffee on the plane, I drank some Coke and was awake enough to get home in one piece without falling asleep. It was tempting but I just don't sleep well on planes.
I enjoyed the seminar with my partner-in-crime, A. We got a lot of shopping and walking done in between sessions and it was fun. I met a lot of interesting people and the organizers plan on keeping in touch with us, to see how we're doing. Since we all work for the same place, I'm not surprised that they're doing this....it'll probably end up as a research project or something!
Today so far has been busy, and tomorrow I'll be back to work after a week away. I'm as ready as I'm going to get right now. Back to housework...stay tuned.
I enjoyed the seminar with my partner-in-crime, A. We got a lot of shopping and walking done in between sessions and it was fun. I met a lot of interesting people and the organizers plan on keeping in touch with us, to see how we're doing. Since we all work for the same place, I'm not surprised that they're doing this....it'll probably end up as a research project or something!
Today so far has been busy, and tomorrow I'll be back to work after a week away. I'm as ready as I'm going to get right now. Back to housework...stay tuned.
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