Happy Veterans' Day

Our day started pretty much like any other. Dahey went to work and Bubba went to school. I had the day off.

I got a lot of things done around the house, made phone calls I've put off, and even went to the doctor for my well woman exam.

And as I was making a coffee this afternoon, I realized that I am so very lucky. I have a house with running water (that's potable, too) and plumbing. Many women and girls can't do laundry, take care of themselves, their families or even chores because they lack those very things.

I also realized that many women today are not allowed out of the house alone, or they're too afraid to go out, because of rules, or worse, living in a bad neighborhood where crime is commonplace or war is at your doorstep, or you're just a woman.

I thank my lucky stars every day that I live in a country so advanced to have basic necessities, because I know it's not the same everywhere. I can get into my car and complete all these errands on my own in relative safety, because there is no war going on in my neck of the woods.

So today I thank our military veterans, men and women, like Dahey, who answered the call to serve Uncle Sam here and abroad, on submarines, PT boats, tanks, destroyers, or Strykers.

I raise my glass to you. May you have much health and happiness, and safe passage in times of trouble. You pay the ultimate sacrifice and I reap benefits I can never repay.

Peace and godspeed.

So many things

I've had a lot of really diverse things going on. Is it busyness? Not really, just a lot of disruption to my regular routine.

Am I happy? I'm just rolling with the changes.

I'm working to get things done in my little world in the Hotel. Some things are incredible (technology IS nice) and some will be game changers for how we care for our patients. Many of these things have been done elsewhere, but no one's sharing a lot of info about how they did it. I'm trying to keep up with everything I can and make sure I avoid the potholes others have already run into on this road to modern health care.

My work has taken me out on the road--literally. That part has been fun. I've been out and about with staff I don't get to work with during my normal day.

I hope to write more in the next couple of weeks. I have some time to think. I can't wait.

I hope to see you again soon. Thanks for visiting. You are always welcome.

Stay tuned...

Why I have hope

I found out today that the Slug will retire in eight or so years at one of the retirement parties for K. K was my preceptor and definitely one of the best nurses ever.

The Slug was not allowed to be my preceptor.

Three words: Thank you God!

More to come...

For all our veterans today

Thank you for your service and for all those who have paid the ultimate price...because freedom is not free.

Presidents' Day postscript

Dear Boss:

Thanks ever so much for leaving the Hotel in a tizzy. Yes, you know when you take a long weekend to be with your kids, who are off school, and don't assign a charge nurse, everyone gets stupid. (That is the ones who actually show up).

Nothing says "Thanks, enjoy the day" like having a mutinous skeleton crew on a Monday morning.

Hope you and the kids found something fun to do. At least, no one coded or acted silly here.
Here's hoping you get a clue next time.

Cordially not,

RehabRN