If this is really true.
If some folks who work with personal health records actually have a clue what user testing means. I don't think they actually invited users to do the tests.
If the moon is changing. Why yes it is! Now I know why some of our staff are particularly surly.
Never a dull moment at the Hotel.
Stay tuned...you never know what will happen.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
In the news
It's not Wednesday, but it's pretty close, so here are a few things I've encountered so far this week in my meanderings around the internet.
Should you be sincere?
Maybe not according to this CNN article.
Goals
Sometimes you just need a big, hairy, audacious goal to get you going where you want to be (from LinkedIn).
Tips from Harvard
As an escaped business student, I've read the Harvard Business Review for years. Despite the cases, they have some exceptional tips on management and growth.
It's short and sweet, but Make a plan for professional growth will get you started.
Pearls of wisdom
This article was very appropriate for a couple of folks at the Hotel who just happen to be agitated on the evening shift.
Enjoy!
Should you be sincere?
Maybe not according to this CNN article.
Goals
Sometimes you just need a big, hairy, audacious goal to get you going where you want to be (from LinkedIn).
Tips from Harvard
As an escaped business student, I've read the Harvard Business Review for years. Despite the cases, they have some exceptional tips on management and growth.
It's short and sweet, but Make a plan for professional growth will get you started.
Pearls of wisdom
This article was very appropriate for a couple of folks at the Hotel who just happen to be agitated on the evening shift.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
They are reasons for everything
(This is a public service announcement)
There are reasons why you really need to know what you are eating, drinking or taking as a supplement.
Diet supplement has meth-like chemical (from www.cnn.com)
Reason one: dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA like drugs are.
Reason two: you could develop horrific side effects or worse.
I've always wanted to lose more weight, but I'm just not going to try meth (or anything meth-like) anytime soon.
The risks (and nasty side effects) are just too great.
That is all.
Thank you.
There are reasons why you really need to know what you are eating, drinking or taking as a supplement.
Diet supplement has meth-like chemical (from www.cnn.com)
Reason one: dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA like drugs are.
Reason two: you could develop horrific side effects or worse.
I've always wanted to lose more weight, but I'm just not going to try meth (or anything meth-like) anytime soon.
The risks (and nasty side effects) are just too great.
That is all.
Thank you.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Dear Rand Paul
You should be scared. And every single one of your fellow Senators and Congressmen and women.
If you have taken any economics classes, you must have forgotten some of the key tenets:
1. People tend to be rational actors, but markets may not.
2. Printing money does not solve any problems.
To put it simply:
1. If you tell people you will pay them back, you pay them back.
2. If you do not, they send in the collection agency to take anything of value.
I'm sorry, I don't want the Chinese coming to get our national monuments, etc., if we don't pay them back.
I worry about Aunt Mabel, who has T-bills, if she doesn't have the full faith in credit in the U.S. government she will starts sewing money back into the curtains. This has happened in her lifetime, and I've seen money with those holes from the thread of an electric sewing machine.
All 80+% of us Americans who are mad as hell want two things:
1. You do your job and reopen the government.
2. You take care of the debt ceiling so the US Treasury department can pay the U.S. government's bills.
Remember this tomorrow, while you are off and getting paid, and the rest of the government employees are furloughed.
Here's hoping your Christmas presents (an economics lesson, a clue and a pink slip) get delivered early.
Sincerely not,
RehabRN
If you have taken any economics classes, you must have forgotten some of the key tenets:
1. People tend to be rational actors, but markets may not.
2. Printing money does not solve any problems.
To put it simply:
1. If you tell people you will pay them back, you pay them back.
2. If you do not, they send in the collection agency to take anything of value.
I'm sorry, I don't want the Chinese coming to get our national monuments, etc., if we don't pay them back.
I worry about Aunt Mabel, who has T-bills, if she doesn't have the full faith in credit in the U.S. government she will starts sewing money back into the curtains. This has happened in her lifetime, and I've seen money with those holes from the thread of an electric sewing machine.
All 80+% of us Americans who are mad as hell want two things:
1. You do your job and reopen the government.
2. You take care of the debt ceiling so the US Treasury department can pay the U.S. government's bills.
Remember this tomorrow, while you are off and getting paid, and the rest of the government employees are furloughed.
Here's hoping your Christmas presents (an economics lesson, a clue and a pink slip) get delivered early.
Sincerely not,
RehabRN
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving
To all our folks in Canada tomorrow (I can't remember what day it is!). I wish you beautiful weather and wonderful food.
More random randomness, part two
Thanks to this week's version of Sunday Stealing! Enjoy!
What was your first alcoholic drink?
Probably wine.
What was your first job?
Bank teller.
What was your first car?
A GM product with a 350. Fast!
What was your first mobile phone?
Nokia something or other (with a prominent antenna).
Who was your first teacher?
Mrs. Schweringer
Which fictional character do you wish was real?
Hmm, there are so many...
Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
Boston
Who was your first best friend?
Susie Stewart.
What was your first detention for?
Never served detention (was afraid of getting thrown out at home if I was a delinquent at school).
What's your strongest sense?
They tell me hearing; although, I sometimes have issues.
What was the first film you remember seeing at the cinema?
Snow White (in a re-release one year).
What's the largest amount of money you've ever won?
Probably $162.
What's the largest amount of money you've spent in one spree?
Down payment on my house.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Do not approach prior to coffee administration.
Have you ever got sweet revenge on anyone?
Many times. Like that old saying, "You give some people enough rope, they'll hang themselves."
Have you ever been to a live concert?
Yes, many.
Have you ever been to see stand up comedy?
A few times in my youth. A couple of my friends also provided hours of entertainment.
Have you ever needed stitches?
Only once.
What was your first alcoholic drink?
Probably wine.
What was your first job?
Bank teller.
What was your first car?
A GM product with a 350. Fast!
What was your first mobile phone?
Nokia something or other (with a prominent antenna).
Who was your first teacher?
Mrs. Schweringer
Which fictional character do you wish was real?
Hmm, there are so many...
Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
Boston
Who was your first best friend?
Susie Stewart.
What was your first detention for?
Never served detention (was afraid of getting thrown out at home if I was a delinquent at school).
What's your strongest sense?
They tell me hearing; although, I sometimes have issues.
What was the first film you remember seeing at the cinema?
Snow White (in a re-release one year).
What's the largest amount of money you've ever won?
Probably $162.
What's the largest amount of money you've spent in one spree?
Down payment on my house.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Do not approach prior to coffee administration.
Have you ever got sweet revenge on anyone?
Many times. Like that old saying, "You give some people enough rope, they'll hang themselves."
Have you ever been to a live concert?
Yes, many.
Have you ever been to see stand up comedy?
A few times in my youth. A couple of my friends also provided hours of entertainment.
Have you ever needed stitches?
Only once.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Products I wish existed
You really, really must follow the Cynical Pharmacist on Facebook.
Everyone really needs some of this, especially on the evening shift.
I can see the commercials now...Cures c-diff, and helps you relax!
What more could you want?
Everyone really needs some of this, especially on the evening shift.
I can see the commercials now...Cures c-diff, and helps you relax!
What more could you want?
Friday, October 11, 2013
Marketing fail
I know it's October, I know Breast Cancer Awareness is why we are seeing pink everywhere.
However, I had no idea that this pink bracelet was discussing another rather uncomfortable female affliction until I read Dr. Rupe's blog.
Yes, I may have suffered this affliction after I had Bubba, but there's no way, I'd wear a bracelet so I can tell the world.
Before you know it, I guess they'll have a brown bracelet for constipation awareness.
The possibilities are endless...
However, I had no idea that this pink bracelet was discussing another rather uncomfortable female affliction until I read Dr. Rupe's blog.
Yes, I may have suffered this affliction after I had Bubba, but there's no way, I'd wear a bracelet so I can tell the world.
Before you know it, I guess they'll have a brown bracelet for constipation awareness.
The possibilities are endless...
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Amazing!
I read this in a note written by one of our critical care fellows for a patient who was transferred due to hypoxia. I'm sure all the pharmacists out there will be absolutely surprised by this new use for this drug (or maybe it's an off-label thing, since we are a teaching hospital).
And if that wasn't amazing enough, I'm not the only "mad as hell" person at the Hotel. Apparently, the good folks at Gallup are getting an earful in their polls, especially this one: Congress' job approval falls to 11%. It's about time.
But, I have to thank my old buddy, Steve, who found this jolly video below that every rehab nurse will love. If only all the toilets in the Hotel could have a bottle of this to kill the smell from some bowel programs.
Enjoy!
metronidazole currently, added for hypoxia
And if that wasn't amazing enough, I'm not the only "mad as hell" person at the Hotel. Apparently, the good folks at Gallup are getting an earful in their polls, especially this one: Congress' job approval falls to 11%. It's about time.
But, I have to thank my old buddy, Steve, who found this jolly video below that every rehab nurse will love. If only all the toilets in the Hotel could have a bottle of this to kill the smell from some bowel programs.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Still under siege
Eight days later, we are still waiting for idiot legislators to get off their duffs and comprehensively solve this problem (not piece by piece.)
Wish the bill collectors would wait, but I doubt it.
Just hope I don't get salmonella.
Very, incredibly annoying. Off we go, not for pay, but for an IOU...
Wish the bill collectors would wait, but I doubt it.
Just hope I don't get salmonella.
Very, incredibly annoying. Off we go, not for pay, but for an IOU...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The strife is over
I raise my glass(es) in honor of surviving the last day of our rehab accreditation survey recently.
While I wasn't noted as a great help to our team directly by the inspectors, they could not deny our work in the SU. It was especially gratifying to know that some things we do can change the world.
Even if it's only my little world at the Hotel, we change things one person at a time.
Cheers!
While I wasn't noted as a great help to our team directly by the inspectors, they could not deny our work in the SU. It was especially gratifying to know that some things we do can change the world.
Even if it's only my little world at the Hotel, we change things one person at a time.
Cheers!
Sunday, October 6, 2013
It's Sunday...
Here's the latest meme on movies from the Sunday Stealing crew. Enjoy wherever you are!
- Name your favorite movie actor: Depends. I like lots of them. Harrison Ford, George Clooney, Daniel Day Lewis, Liam Neeson, so many...
- Name your favorite movie actress: Margot Kidder, Kathleen Turner, Sandra Bullock (lots of them too!)
- You would never watch a movie with: hmm...depends on that too.
- Favorite candy/food to watch movies with: Snocaps
- Three favorite tv channels: NBC, CBS, CNN
- Cable or satellite? Cable
- Do you watch more movies at home or at the theater? Home
- Is there a time of year that you watch more tv? Winter
Animals make life interesting
I thoroughly enjoyed this story about the bears that trashed a vacation home for some really good smelling human food.
I also thank my lucky stars that Dahey did not take that job in the wilds of Washington state, or I might have the same problem.
More later...
I also thank my lucky stars that Dahey did not take that job in the wilds of Washington state, or I might have the same problem.
More later...
Friday, October 4, 2013
Inquiring minds...
Want to know if their US Congressman(woman) or Senator is taking their paycheck during the government shutdown.
I do, so I found this list.
Here they are...
Seven senators say they plan to keep their salary.
Those senators are:
Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma;
Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut;
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa;
Tom Harkin, D-Iowa;
Roy Blunt, R-Missouri;
Patty Murray, D-Washington.
Nine House members, however, say they're keeping their salary:
Mike Thompson, D-California;
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida;
Rep. Danny Davis, D-Illinois;
Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indiana;
Rep. William 'Lacy' Clay, Jr., D-Missouri;
Rep. Howard Coble, R-North Carolina;
Rep. Susan Brooks, R-North Carolina;
Rep. Renee Ellmers, R-North Carolina;
James Clyburn, D-South Carolina.
Some people aren't going to be too happy come the next election. I only have one vote, but I urge all of you out there to use yours, too.
Send these bozos packing. Every.single.one.
If we can't pay research scientists who work on cancer cures, people who take care of little kids, and other "non-essential people" who help veterans get compensation, small businesses run or students like me study (PubMed, my favorite resource, is also under shutdown), then why pay a do-nothing politician.
Remember: nurses (and many other medical personnel) are "essential" and get to show up for work in military and VA hospitals for no pay until legislation is enacted.
Just my $0.02.
More to come...
I do, so I found this list.
Here they are...
Seven senators say they plan to keep their salary.
Those senators are:
Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma;
Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut;
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa;
Tom Harkin, D-Iowa;
Roy Blunt, R-Missouri;
Patty Murray, D-Washington.
Nine House members, however, say they're keeping their salary:
Mike Thompson, D-California;
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida;
Rep. Danny Davis, D-Illinois;
Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indiana;
Rep. William 'Lacy' Clay, Jr., D-Missouri;
Rep. Howard Coble, R-North Carolina;
Rep. Susan Brooks, R-North Carolina;
Rep. Renee Ellmers, R-North Carolina;
James Clyburn, D-South Carolina.
Some people aren't going to be too happy come the next election. I only have one vote, but I urge all of you out there to use yours, too.
Send these bozos packing. Every.single.one.
If we can't pay research scientists who work on cancer cures, people who take care of little kids, and other "non-essential people" who help veterans get compensation, small businesses run or students like me study (PubMed, my favorite resource, is also under shutdown), then why pay a do-nothing politician.
Remember: nurses (and many other medical personnel) are "essential" and get to show up for work in military and VA hospitals for no pay until legislation is enacted.
Just my $0.02.
More to come...
FIM-what?
Can you tell I have CARF on the brain? Yes, they are going to be here before we know it, and the Hotel Rehab is abuzz with excitement (more aptly called overstress).
I got the following in my Word of the Day e-mail from my favorite people at www.m-w.com.
fimbriated \FIM-bree-ay-tud\
adjective: :having the edge or extremity bordered by slender processes : fringed
No FIM scores were calculated in the definition, but that's okay. FIM and all sorts of other rehab related measures can be found on the RIC Rehab Outcomes page.
I'm still a 7 today!
Stay tuned for more (bad) rehab puns. I'll be playing the Hotel all week...
I got the following in my Word of the Day e-mail from my favorite people at www.m-w.com.
fimbriated \FIM-bree-ay-tud\
adjective: :having the edge or extremity bordered by slender processes : fringed
No FIM scores were calculated in the definition, but that's okay. FIM and all sorts of other rehab related measures can be found on the RIC Rehab Outcomes page.
I'm still a 7 today!
Stay tuned for more (bad) rehab puns. I'll be playing the Hotel all week...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Bringing home the Bacon
Yes, I'm very thrilled that Dahey has a new job, but the manglement at his employer, Overlord Contracting, leaves a little bit to be desired.
Dahey and I met at PrivateU, when his dreams consisted of being an industrial labor specialist. Throughout his career, he has successfully worked with lots of unions, crafts people, engineers, truck drivers, secretaries, and yes, even the occasional nurse.
Recently, the Overlord people were not amused when he asked about bringing home this Bacon, as in Davis-Bacon Act.
So, after the brouhaha in the break room died down, they made all of the employees hired recently come to a meeting. Telling people they will not get prevailing wage and appropriate overtime as dictated by law is really not a good thing, Dahey said.
Moments later, after much fidgeting, and several calls to the Overlord corporate office, they apologized. Bonehead Recruiter made a mistake.
And that is why I love him.
Dahey and I met at PrivateU, when his dreams consisted of being an industrial labor specialist. Throughout his career, he has successfully worked with lots of unions, crafts people, engineers, truck drivers, secretaries, and yes, even the occasional nurse.
Recently, the Overlord people were not amused when he asked about bringing home this Bacon, as in Davis-Bacon Act.
So, after the brouhaha in the break room died down, they made all of the employees hired recently come to a meeting. Telling people they will not get prevailing wage and appropriate overtime as dictated by law is really not a good thing, Dahey said.
Moments later, after much fidgeting, and several calls to the Overlord corporate office, they apologized. Bonehead Recruiter made a mistake.
And that is why I love him.
The siege continues
One of these days, they will get off their collective arses and do some work.
Meanwhile, I enjoy (yes, I really am) my escape. The fall weather is delightful. I'm cleaning up stuff that has needed to be cleaned and organized for literally years. Is it exciting? Probably not to most folks.
To me, it is freedom, and it doesn't matter how I got it. I saw Giacomo today. It's been a long time. We had coffee and a nice chat about social justice and life in general. He got a new kitchen that's almost done. It's really shaping into something nice.
After I went there, I had to go shopping to make Bubba and Dahey an Indian dinner. The child really likes tandoori and tikka masala. So since I found a nice spice recipe (and Dr. Q. helped me tweak it), I'm using it.
Next, I went by a chocolate shop near Giacomo's office and had one of these. It was heaven.
They may only be small victories, but I appreciate them just the same.
More to come...enjoy whatever your day brings you where you are.
Meanwhile, I enjoy (yes, I really am) my escape. The fall weather is delightful. I'm cleaning up stuff that has needed to be cleaned and organized for literally years. Is it exciting? Probably not to most folks.
To me, it is freedom, and it doesn't matter how I got it. I saw Giacomo today. It's been a long time. We had coffee and a nice chat about social justice and life in general. He got a new kitchen that's almost done. It's really shaping into something nice.
After I went there, I had to go shopping to make Bubba and Dahey an Indian dinner. The child really likes tandoori and tikka masala. So since I found a nice spice recipe (and Dr. Q. helped me tweak it), I'm using it.
Next, I went by a chocolate shop near Giacomo's office and had one of these. It was heaven.
They may only be small victories, but I appreciate them just the same.
More to come...enjoy whatever your day brings you where you are.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Yes, it is
This really was the saddest thing I read about the government shutdown.
My cousin's post that both she and her husband got furloughed today was the other sad one. They are both healthy and prepared, so while it's not fun, they will endure.
I just wonder if those kids will, too.
More to come...
My cousin's post that both she and her husband got furloughed today was the other sad one. They are both healthy and prepared, so while it's not fun, they will endure.
I just wonder if those kids will, too.
More to come...
Post script to Congress
Oh, good old, do nothing Congress decides to go retro and cause a government shutdown.
Too bad the economy isn't as good as it was way back when and no, the old timers here aren't lovingly talking about what fun it was to work and not get paid.
Nice.
Just wait, Congress, payback is hell.
Too bad the economy isn't as good as it was way back when and no, the old timers here aren't lovingly talking about what fun it was to work and not get paid.
Nice.
Just wait, Congress, payback is hell.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Dear Congress
In the immortal words of one oft-quoted Saturday Night Live character played by Dana Carvey, "Isn't that special?"
Special that you might actually have to work late to get something done tonight. Some of my coworkers will work late to make sure patients get taken care of tonight.
Special that you just happen to be exempt from any government shutdown furloughs, pay freezes and the like. Maybe I should send you my smallest bill and so should everyone of your constituents.
That's right, if you get your pay, and some of your constituents are allowed to work for free until you stop fighting amongst yourselves, then you should share.
And yes, I do know that in a mere 18 days, we could have more excrement hit the fan with that lil' old debt ceiling thingy. (I could get more technical--with that business knowledge I have--but I don't think you all get the dismal science stuff).
We have a lot of excrement at the Hotel on the evening shift. I'd sure like to send you some if you don't get your act together. Work on it or I will during the next election.
Hugs, kisses and a bowel program or two. (Hey, you deserve it ALL!)
Sincerely not,
RehabRN
Special that you might actually have to work late to get something done tonight. Some of my coworkers will work late to make sure patients get taken care of tonight.
Special that you just happen to be exempt from any government shutdown furloughs, pay freezes and the like. Maybe I should send you my smallest bill and so should everyone of your constituents.
That's right, if you get your pay, and some of your constituents are allowed to work for free until you stop fighting amongst yourselves, then you should share.
And yes, I do know that in a mere 18 days, we could have more excrement hit the fan with that lil' old debt ceiling thingy. (I could get more technical--with that business knowledge I have--but I don't think you all get the dismal science stuff).
We have a lot of excrement at the Hotel on the evening shift. I'd sure like to send you some if you don't get your act together. Work on it or I will during the next election.
Hugs, kisses and a bowel program or two. (Hey, you deserve it ALL!)
Sincerely not,
RehabRN
You thought you had a bad day
Imagine everything you eat makes you drunk. That's right drunk, not full, sated or stuffed, but drunk.
It's an old story, but is back in the news again.
Happily, once treated with antifungals, the syndrome went away.
More to come...stay tuned.
It's an old story, but is back in the news again.
Happily, once treated with antifungals, the syndrome went away.
More to come...stay tuned.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Random randomness
Today's Sunday Stealing. Here's my answers to the questions below. Head on over there and try them for yourselves!
How did you choose your baby's or pet's names?
WildDog came with his name. Bubba's name I picked out. I told Dahey to look at whatever name he liked but that since I was giving birth, I had the first right of refusal.
He's a smart man who figured out that "happy wife, happy life" thing early.
Have you ever been fishing?
Yes, many times. On land mostly, but a couple of times in a boat.
Have you ever had your national flag painted on your face?
No.
What makes you nostalgic?
Hearing old songs (those 1980s ones are nostalgic to me, kids!)
What's the scariest thing you've ever done?
Walk across a suspension bridge in Canada.
What fairy tale character would you most associate with?
Some days Robin Hood, other days, Snow White (always cleaning up something!)
What's the worst piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
Don't follow your dreams. (really bad) You just take a longer route to get there.
If you had to describe yourself as a flavor, what would it be?
Chocolate (of course). Probably a nice, smooth dark chocolate. Some may say I'm bitter, but I'm just sweet enough for everyone else.
If you had to describe yourself as a car, what would it be?
A reliable sport edition sedan. Works well with a lot of people, safe, gets you where you are going. Looks nice. And has enough oomph to roll with the bigg'uns when needed.
Do you think laughing at someone else's misfortune is wrong?
Yes, but as they say Karma's a b&*th!
How did you choose your baby's or pet's names?
WildDog came with his name. Bubba's name I picked out. I told Dahey to look at whatever name he liked but that since I was giving birth, I had the first right of refusal.
He's a smart man who figured out that "happy wife, happy life" thing early.
Have you ever been fishing?
Yes, many times. On land mostly, but a couple of times in a boat.
Have you ever had your national flag painted on your face?
No.
What makes you nostalgic?
Hearing old songs (those 1980s ones are nostalgic to me, kids!)
What's the scariest thing you've ever done?
Walk across a suspension bridge in Canada.
What fairy tale character would you most associate with?
Some days Robin Hood, other days, Snow White (always cleaning up something!)
What's the worst piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
Don't follow your dreams. (really bad) You just take a longer route to get there.
If you had to describe yourself as a flavor, what would it be?
Chocolate (of course). Probably a nice, smooth dark chocolate. Some may say I'm bitter, but I'm just sweet enough for everyone else.
If you had to describe yourself as a car, what would it be?
A reliable sport edition sedan. Works well with a lot of people, safe, gets you where you are going. Looks nice. And has enough oomph to roll with the bigg'uns when needed.
Do you think laughing at someone else's misfortune is wrong?
Yes, but as they say Karma's a b&*th!
So nice!
If you love coffee, this is YOUR weekend. Lots of free joe, due to another invented holiday: National Coffee Day.
I'll drink to that!
I'll drink to that!
Saturday, September 28, 2013
The men are happy
Bubba and Dahey are sitting watching TV. Their show of choice: some animal show which is surprising, since Dahey's usually got the History Channel, American Pickers, or Pawn Stars.
Bubba is a big fan of dogs. I should have known he'd be getting WildDog going by watching a show with a bunch of puppies in it.
Simple things: dogs, dinner in front of the TV and ice cream.
Life IS beautiful.
Hope your weekend is too, wherever you are.
Bubba is a big fan of dogs. I should have known he'd be getting WildDog going by watching a show with a bunch of puppies in it.
Simple things: dogs, dinner in front of the TV and ice cream.
Life IS beautiful.
Hope your weekend is too, wherever you are.
Not only in America
But apparently around the world, these little items are causing issues in plumbing and local sewer systems.
Modern advancements sometimes are not a very good thing when infrastructure can't keep up.
Stay tuned.
Modern advancements sometimes are not a very good thing when infrastructure can't keep up.
Stay tuned.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
My mother really was a saint
Momma had coal black hair and eyes just as dark against her Celtic skin. Yes, she looked like those black Irish ancestors sans the blue eyes that Granny had.
She suffered lots of stress in her life: getting married "late" (at 25), not having kids right away, and when she had them, she nearly died.
Momma was stubborn, though. (Dad loved her for that.) After nearly dying and losing her first baby, she kept going until the rest of us were born. She finally was where she wanted to be: a mother of four children, just like all of her siblings (except for her old maid sister Maisie). Granny was pleased with all 24 grand kids. Momma was her baby, and she finally had her own brood of kids. Gramps and Granny absolutely loved being overrun by little (and big) kids at their house.
But, the happiness was short lived. In the prime of her life, Momma found out she had a terminal disease, something she would not get now, but then, they didn't know how to prevent it.
Momma died in her 40s. We were very sad. One of Momma's friends ran a local newspaper and published a long, sweet unofficial obituary for her, which I still have here somewhere. I couldn't bear to read it more than once, so I put it away.
However, I cannot imagine being a child who would have to write this obituary. We had much sadness in our home, but we were loved so much, and so rich in comparison.
I mourn not for the dead lady, but for her children.
She suffered lots of stress in her life: getting married "late" (at 25), not having kids right away, and when she had them, she nearly died.
Momma was stubborn, though. (Dad loved her for that.) After nearly dying and losing her first baby, she kept going until the rest of us were born. She finally was where she wanted to be: a mother of four children, just like all of her siblings (except for her old maid sister Maisie). Granny was pleased with all 24 grand kids. Momma was her baby, and she finally had her own brood of kids. Gramps and Granny absolutely loved being overrun by little (and big) kids at their house.
But, the happiness was short lived. In the prime of her life, Momma found out she had a terminal disease, something she would not get now, but then, they didn't know how to prevent it.
Momma died in her 40s. We were very sad. One of Momma's friends ran a local newspaper and published a long, sweet unofficial obituary for her, which I still have here somewhere. I couldn't bear to read it more than once, so I put it away.
However, I cannot imagine being a child who would have to write this obituary. We had much sadness in our home, but we were loved so much, and so rich in comparison.
I mourn not for the dead lady, but for her children.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Now for something different...
No poop this time (I could go on ad nauseum, but I won't), but when I walked toward the inpatient unit at the Hotel recently, I was met with the most foul smell of urine. Not everyone agrees that it's a sign of UTI, which is true, but some urine definitely isn't just smelly, it's overpowering.
Cleaning it up didn't get rid of it, and neither did the myriad of air fresheners used by several staff members.
Some things I just don't miss when I'm not at work.
That is all. More to come...
Cleaning it up didn't get rid of it, and neither did the myriad of air fresheners used by several staff members.
Some things I just don't miss when I'm not at work.
That is all. More to come...
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Shout out
I like to look at my logs every so often and say thanks, merci, danke, muchos gracias for all of you who wander over here from wherever on the internet.
First of all, let me congratulate AtYourCervix, who not only recently got certified as CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife), she also got a job as one. Lots of you end up over here from her blog At Your Cervix, so I am so very grateful for your visits.
And for all the rest of you, from St. Johns, New Brunswick, or Delta, BC in Canada, to Iceland, to Austria, back to Nampa, Idaho, Texas, California, Rhode Island and everywhere in between, we'll leave the light on.
Because there's always room for you.
More to come. The fun never takes a vacation in RehabLand.
First of all, let me congratulate AtYourCervix, who not only recently got certified as CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife), she also got a job as one. Lots of you end up over here from her blog At Your Cervix, so I am so very grateful for your visits.
And for all the rest of you, from St. Johns, New Brunswick, or Delta, BC in Canada, to Iceland, to Austria, back to Nampa, Idaho, Texas, California, Rhode Island and everywhere in between, we'll leave the light on.
Because there's always room for you.
More to come. The fun never takes a vacation in RehabLand.
Monday, September 23, 2013
All I can say is wow!
This is an incredible story about a new cardiac procedure.
Considering the risks for both surgical interventions, this one is absolutely amazing.
Considering the risks for both surgical interventions, this one is absolutely amazing.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
First day of fall
Yes, it will be fall (according to Bubba, this happens this afternoon...) and the folks at Sunday Stealing have the Fall/Autumn Meme today. Here are my answers to some of them below.
Feel free to have fun and play along!
First of all, is autumn your favorite season? Why or why not?
It depends, because I really like spring, too.
Is it ‘autumn’ or ‘fall’, to you?
Fall. Autumn. Whatever floats your boat.
What kind of weather does your area get during this season?
Cool days and nights.
Which leaf color is your favorite?
I have a weakness for red ones (usually from maples), but I like yellow and orange ones, too.
Is it still fun to rake the leaves and jump in piles of them?
YES! It reminds me of childhood and a book I read as a kid about the neighbors having a big bonfire, burning leaves and putting potatoes in the fire to cook.
When can you really tell that it’s autumn?
When the leaves turn.
What is your favorite dessert for this time of year?
Apple crisp or anything with pumpkin.
Is your Thanksgiving Day in October or November, if you even celebrate it?
I celebrate every Thanksgiving whether it's in October or November. I'm usually off around that time in October (no one wants it) so I bake a pie in solidarity with my old friends in Canada, who I miss terribly, but call and think about often. Thank goodness for Facebook!
If you do celebrate it, where do you usually have Thanksgiving dinner?
At my house.
What color do you always associate with autumn?
Orange.
Is there a song that always reminds you of this season?
Autumn Leaves (the version) by Eva Cassidy (or the Cannonball Addersley version is also nice).
Do you spend a lot of time outside during this time of the year?
Depends.
How can you tell that fall is over?
Snow.
What is a typical autumn outfit that you wear?
Sweater and jeans.
Do you hate it when stores start promoting Christmas early?
YES!
What is your favorite thing about this season?
Cool (not cold) weather.
Feel free to have fun and play along!
First of all, is autumn your favorite season? Why or why not?
It depends, because I really like spring, too.
Is it ‘autumn’ or ‘fall’, to you?
Fall. Autumn. Whatever floats your boat.
What kind of weather does your area get during this season?
Cool days and nights.
Which leaf color is your favorite?
I have a weakness for red ones (usually from maples), but I like yellow and orange ones, too.
Is it still fun to rake the leaves and jump in piles of them?
YES! It reminds me of childhood and a book I read as a kid about the neighbors having a big bonfire, burning leaves and putting potatoes in the fire to cook.
When can you really tell that it’s autumn?
When the leaves turn.
What is your favorite dessert for this time of year?
Apple crisp or anything with pumpkin.
Is your Thanksgiving Day in October or November, if you even celebrate it?
I celebrate every Thanksgiving whether it's in October or November. I'm usually off around that time in October (no one wants it) so I bake a pie in solidarity with my old friends in Canada, who I miss terribly, but call and think about often. Thank goodness for Facebook!
If you do celebrate it, where do you usually have Thanksgiving dinner?
At my house.
What color do you always associate with autumn?
Orange.
Is there a song that always reminds you of this season?
Autumn Leaves (the version) by Eva Cassidy (or the Cannonball Addersley version is also nice).
Do you spend a lot of time outside during this time of the year?
Depends.
How can you tell that fall is over?
Snow.
What is a typical autumn outfit that you wear?
Sweater and jeans.
Do you hate it when stores start promoting Christmas early?
YES!
What is your favorite thing about this season?
Cool (not cold) weather.
I call it a Hotel (jokingly)
However, the Hotel I work in, does not, and will never resemble the hotels (or hospitals) pictured in this NY Times article, "Is this a hospital or a hotel?"
Also, I did not pass. I guess I'm a bad judge of hotels, due to my lack of experience. (I only scored a 50%)
Forget the nail spa, after some shifts I've worked, a nice massage would be a great substitute!
Stay tuned...
Also, I did not pass. I guess I'm a bad judge of hotels, due to my lack of experience. (I only scored a 50%)
Forget the nail spa, after some shifts I've worked, a nice massage would be a great substitute!
Stay tuned...
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Just when you thought the poop was over
I got this information in a fitness newsletter I receive via e-mail.
Still drinking E. Coli Bacteria Feces?
If you are drinking or eating any amount of aspartame (the main sweetener in diet pop), then you are drinking poop from genetically modified E. coli bacteria. Now that the patent is available online, the cat is out of the bag and everyone is talking about it. I always thought diet pop tasted like crap...
Guess I won't be drinking diet soda again, especially after all the other artificial sweetener news lately.
Enjoy your weekend wherever you are...and don't feel guilty about drinking that regular soda, either!
Still drinking E. Coli Bacteria Feces?
If you are drinking or eating any amount of aspartame (the main sweetener in diet pop), then you are drinking poop from genetically modified E. coli bacteria. Now that the patent is available online, the cat is out of the bag and everyone is talking about it. I always thought diet pop tasted like crap...
Guess I won't be drinking diet soda again, especially after all the other artificial sweetener news lately.
Enjoy your weekend wherever you are...and don't feel guilty about drinking that regular soda, either!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday, Friday
It was a good day knowing that the weekend was coming!
I got a few things done before one of my coworkers comes back, and we review paperwork (joy!) from one inspection,and I help the senior NP and nurse manager with some other stuff related to another inspection. Panic, of course, ensues when people realize (at the last minute) that things got to be done.
Dahey brought me lunch. I was starved, so it was all lovely!
I'm ready for the weekend! More later...
I got a few things done before one of my coworkers comes back, and we review paperwork (joy!) from one inspection,and I help the senior NP and nurse manager with some other stuff related to another inspection. Panic, of course, ensues when people realize (at the last minute) that things got to be done.
Dahey brought me lunch. I was starved, so it was all lovely!
I'm ready for the weekend! More later...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck was my mother's brother. He was the youngest boy. He was always cracking a joke and acting silly.
As a kid, he scared me. Eventually, I got used to Uncle Buck's shenanigans, and I hung around with his kids. They were all nice to me.
My grandmother used to always talk about when Uncle Buck was in the Army. He was a cook stationed in Korea in winter. It was so cold, if you cried, your tears would freeze as one old character at work told me one day.
One of Uncle Buck's favorite care package items was Brooks Catsup. Uncle Buck swore it could make anything, including powdered eggs, taste better.
Another thing Uncle Buck loved (probably went well with catsup) was Spam. I'm wondering what he would think know if he knew folks like him caused it to be so popular this time of year in Korea.
Uncle Buck died over a decade ago. I still think of him every time I think of care packages, though.
Overall, it's just another reminder that the little things often mean the most.
Stay tuned...
As a kid, he scared me. Eventually, I got used to Uncle Buck's shenanigans, and I hung around with his kids. They were all nice to me.
My grandmother used to always talk about when Uncle Buck was in the Army. He was a cook stationed in Korea in winter. It was so cold, if you cried, your tears would freeze as one old character at work told me one day.
One of Uncle Buck's favorite care package items was Brooks Catsup. Uncle Buck swore it could make anything, including powdered eggs, taste better.
Another thing Uncle Buck loved (probably went well with catsup) was Spam. I'm wondering what he would think know if he knew folks like him caused it to be so popular this time of year in Korea.
Uncle Buck died over a decade ago. I still think of him every time I think of care packages, though.
Overall, it's just another reminder that the little things often mean the most.
Stay tuned...
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
More excitement
Or perhaps excrement (since the whole week's been that way). I'm minding my own business reading about a gluten free diet, and this lady gets all bowel-y.
More to come...
More to come...
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
One day
When I retire, I may have to write a book entitled, "The Poop Chronicles". Some days are so FOS, as the radiologists say.
Recently, WildDog, who is getting pretty old, now only relieves himself on our front porch (next to the bushes) or in the driveway. He's gotten pretty adept at surrounding the RehabRN family truckster with feces. Most of the time, Dahey cleans up after him quickly.
Not so much this weekend. Dog poop turned into smashed dog poop in the driveway. Now, we have to get out the scraper or maybe even the dreaded hose.
And while most of you may go to boring old staff meetings where certain members of the "interdisciplinary team" only show up if there is food available and a show, we are different. The game of choice for our team: complain about the nursing staff BEFORE the manager gets to the meeting. Don't wait, don't give a recap, leave the recap to the office manager to do that.
I wonder what those industrial psychologists would say about our "team dynamics". Poopy, was my first thought, and it wasn't because incontinence in therapy was mentioned, either.
Lots of fertile ideas, and they aren't all poopy.
That is all. Enjoy your day!
Recently, WildDog, who is getting pretty old, now only relieves himself on our front porch (next to the bushes) or in the driveway. He's gotten pretty adept at surrounding the RehabRN family truckster with feces. Most of the time, Dahey cleans up after him quickly.
Not so much this weekend. Dog poop turned into smashed dog poop in the driveway. Now, we have to get out the scraper or maybe even the dreaded hose.
And while most of you may go to boring old staff meetings where certain members of the "interdisciplinary team" only show up if there is food available and a show, we are different. The game of choice for our team: complain about the nursing staff BEFORE the manager gets to the meeting. Don't wait, don't give a recap, leave the recap to the office manager to do that.
I wonder what those industrial psychologists would say about our "team dynamics". Poopy, was my first thought, and it wasn't because incontinence in therapy was mentioned, either.
Lots of fertile ideas, and they aren't all poopy.
That is all. Enjoy your day!
Monday, September 16, 2013
I often wonder
Why patients have some really oddball, preconceived ideas, but now I know where some of them are coming from.
How to poop at work (from Gawker).
Sure, it's not high journalism, but people get a grip! Fluid, fiber and exercise will bring a return on investment, if you get my drift.
That is all.
Enjoy your Monday.
How to poop at work (from Gawker).
Sure, it's not high journalism, but people get a grip! Fluid, fiber and exercise will bring a return on investment, if you get my drift.
That is all.
Enjoy your Monday.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Sunday stealing
The latest meme (abbreviated because I couldn't answer all of them).
What was on your mind most today?
A friend who passed away. Today was his/her birthday.
Have a best friend?
Yes, a couple, actually.
What are you listening to?
Classical music.
Who were you last in a car with?
Dahey and Bubba
Have you ever been called cute?
A couple of times to my face.
Has anybody ever told you that you talk too fast?
All. The. Time. I try to slow down.
Did you have fun yesterday?
Yes, I did. I like Saturdays.
Do you like to cuddle?
Yes.
Are you stubborn?
Yes. One of my patients used to called me relentless. I take it as a compliment.
How’s your heart?
Good.
Are you easily amused?
Yes. I like to laugh.
Do you speak more than 2 languages?
Yes. I know lots of culinary terms (I hate missing meals!)
Is your hair naturally straight?
I wish! Takes a whole lot of hair products to get even close to straight.
What were you doing at ten last night?
Coming back from a swanky place for dinner with Dahey.
Have you made someone happy today?
Yes, I made Bubba pancakes.
What was on your mind most today?
A friend who passed away. Today was his/her birthday.
Have a best friend?
Yes, a couple, actually.
What are you listening to?
Classical music.
Who were you last in a car with?
Dahey and Bubba
Have you ever been called cute?
A couple of times to my face.
Has anybody ever told you that you talk too fast?
All. The. Time. I try to slow down.
Did you have fun yesterday?
Yes, I did. I like Saturdays.
Do you like to cuddle?
Yes.
Are you stubborn?
Yes. One of my patients used to called me relentless. I take it as a compliment.
How’s your heart?
Good.
Are you easily amused?
Yes. I like to laugh.
Do you speak more than 2 languages?
Yes. I know lots of culinary terms (I hate missing meals!)
Is your hair naturally straight?
I wish! Takes a whole lot of hair products to get even close to straight.
What were you doing at ten last night?
Coming back from a swanky place for dinner with Dahey.
Have you made someone happy today?
Yes, I made Bubba pancakes.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Weekend fun...for a while anyway
Yes, RehabRN goes retro. Really wish Dahey and I took ourselves to the beach for this anniversary.
Will still celebrate nevertheless...cheers. This retro tune just got into my head after Dahey told me about his morning adventures talking to a character who knows this guy...
Will still celebrate nevertheless...cheers. This retro tune just got into my head after Dahey told me about his morning adventures talking to a character who knows this guy...
Friday, September 13, 2013
Friday the 13th
It's come and gone.
A little fire, a little ice, a lot of interesting stuff. How many fire alarms did we have today? I have no idea because I stopped counting after the first four. Old buildings are interesting.
I just wish the doc who was in my meeting hadn't fallen asleep with boredom. Dad (the chief of his section) made no efforts to keep him awake. I was the bad nurse, as I commented when he went by, "Hope I didn't disturb your nap too much." Like an insolent child, he glared at me. I really wanted to say, "I have lots of practice with a little kid." but I was nice.
It wasn't all bad, though. My husband even got me lunch today on his day off. I worked with some really nice patients. I felt like I got things done.
The day ended, and it was beautiful outside. It was worth the wait.
Enjoy your weekend, wherever you are!
A little fire, a little ice, a lot of interesting stuff. How many fire alarms did we have today? I have no idea because I stopped counting after the first four. Old buildings are interesting.
I just wish the doc who was in my meeting hadn't fallen asleep with boredom. Dad (the chief of his section) made no efforts to keep him awake. I was the bad nurse, as I commented when he went by, "Hope I didn't disturb your nap too much." Like an insolent child, he glared at me. I really wanted to say, "I have lots of practice with a little kid." but I was nice.
It wasn't all bad, though. My husband even got me lunch today on his day off. I worked with some really nice patients. I felt like I got things done.
The day ended, and it was beautiful outside. It was worth the wait.
Enjoy your weekend, wherever you are!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Mark Twain was right
This was the result of a CE module I completed recently.
Congratulations! you have PASSED
Your Score: 100.00 %
Exam Summary:
Your points: 93.75 Questions Answered: 15/15
Points Needed to Pass: 79.05 Correct: 15
Percent Needed to Pass: 85 (%) Incorrect: 0
BTW this was Mark Twain's quote:
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
The lost shall (again) be found
One of the characters came back today. Sometimes his memory's not so good, but he knows he's been here before.
Just turns out the nursing home sent him with a new driver who was clueless. The driver tried to take him to Washington instead of to us at the Hotel. Once he got on campus, he tried to take Mr. T to the wrong building.
The driver gets out and asks about the clinic. Yes, I tell him, he's ours. Bring him in. Dopey driver brings him in, then I take him where he needs to go.
Mr. T. looks much different than the last time I saw him. He was on his own, drinking heavily (since some of his "nice" caregivers made sure to buy his booze), but now, he's sober. He's old, but he tells me, I know this place.
He was right. And when he got done from his appointment, I saw him in the building looking all pleased. The driver from the nursing home fell asleep waiting for him to be done with his appointment. He snored so loudly, he was providing entertainment for the passersby.
Good thing the sleep lab is in another building, or they would have stopped him to discuss his snoring.
Never a dull moment!
More later...
Just turns out the nursing home sent him with a new driver who was clueless. The driver tried to take him to Washington instead of to us at the Hotel. Once he got on campus, he tried to take Mr. T to the wrong building.
The driver gets out and asks about the clinic. Yes, I tell him, he's ours. Bring him in. Dopey driver brings him in, then I take him where he needs to go.
Mr. T. looks much different than the last time I saw him. He was on his own, drinking heavily (since some of his "nice" caregivers made sure to buy his booze), but now, he's sober. He's old, but he tells me, I know this place.
He was right. And when he got done from his appointment, I saw him in the building looking all pleased. The driver from the nursing home fell asleep waiting for him to be done with his appointment. He snored so loudly, he was providing entertainment for the passersby.
Good thing the sleep lab is in another building, or they would have stopped him to discuss his snoring.
Never a dull moment!
More later...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Sure seemed like Monday
Except it was Tuesday. Surprise! Ah, the fun you can have at work when you forget what day it is because you were sick the day before.
At least I didn't need the seasickness pills.
The relative with the oddball unknown disease called today. Turns out it may be an even more oddball family thing. They will find out soon and let me know. (What a plus to being a nurse...knowing about every medically related thing). I get asked about just about everything: bowels, bladder, forgetfulness.
Sometimes I think I'm back at work!
Nevertheless, I am so happy I don't have to tell EVERYONE about this at the Christmas party this year. Hallmark just doesn't make a good card for it.
More later...
At least I didn't need the seasickness pills.
The relative with the oddball unknown disease called today. Turns out it may be an even more oddball family thing. They will find out soon and let me know. (What a plus to being a nurse...knowing about every medically related thing). I get asked about just about everything: bowels, bladder, forgetfulness.
Sometimes I think I'm back at work!
Nevertheless, I am so happy I don't have to tell EVERYONE about this at the Christmas party this year. Hallmark just doesn't make a good card for it.
More later...
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...
I wish it weren't true
I saw these news stories and unfortunately, we can identify with them in the Hotel.
Unfilled vacancies take a toll (from FierceHealthcare)
And if that's not enough, we may not hire some folks. We need to keep people, so here are some ideas (hint, hint to Manglement!)
That is my $0.02.
Stay tuned!
Unfilled vacancies take a toll (from FierceHealthcare)
And if that's not enough, we may not hire some folks. We need to keep people, so here are some ideas (hint, hint to Manglement!)
That is my $0.02.
Stay tuned!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
It's back again since it's Sunday
This one is various questions from today's version here:
What would you choose to be famous for?
I would like to be a famous philanthropist. Since my chances right now are slim to none, I'll take the Nurse of the Year in the HotelRehab group.
If you have a webcam, are you ever paranoid people can see you?
I turn mine off and block the view. That's all I'm saying. I'm very opinionated about this. Don't get me started!
Do you find it difficult to sleep at night? Any reason(s) why?
Yes, my husband often steals my covers.
If you had to go on a game show, which would you choose?
Jeopardy.
What about if you had to go on a reality show?
I would not do a reality show. Just don't like them.
Which would you choose then?
See above.
Tell me about your favorite TV show:
I love the news...always different.
Why were you last irritated?
Driving gets me going some days. I'm glad I had a good day, today.
What time did you get up this morning?
0545. My body clock says that's sleeping in on weekends.
Do you like the countryside?
Yes, in winter.
Do you think you’d make a good model?
Depends on what you want me to model. I'd make a dandy scrubs model.
Would you ever want to be one?
Not really,
How often do you change your hairstyle?
I mix it up every so often. No idea how often. Sometimes it's the cut, other times, color.
Do you have a favorite day of the week? Which is it?
Sunday. Of course!
What would you choose to be famous for?
I would like to be a famous philanthropist. Since my chances right now are slim to none, I'll take the Nurse of the Year in the HotelRehab group.
If you have a webcam, are you ever paranoid people can see you?
I turn mine off and block the view. That's all I'm saying. I'm very opinionated about this. Don't get me started!
Do you find it difficult to sleep at night? Any reason(s) why?
Yes, my husband often steals my covers.
If you had to go on a game show, which would you choose?
Jeopardy.
What about if you had to go on a reality show?
I would not do a reality show. Just don't like them.
Which would you choose then?
See above.
Tell me about your favorite TV show:
I love the news...always different.
Why were you last irritated?
Driving gets me going some days. I'm glad I had a good day, today.
What time did you get up this morning?
0545. My body clock says that's sleeping in on weekends.
Do you like the countryside?
Yes, in winter.
Do you think you’d make a good model?
Depends on what you want me to model. I'd make a dandy scrubs model.
Would you ever want to be one?
Not really,
How often do you change your hairstyle?
I mix it up every so often. No idea how often. Sometimes it's the cut, other times, color.
Do you have a favorite day of the week? Which is it?
Sunday. Of course!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Another classic
This reminds me of the warning when I was in school abroad in college: make sure you understand the doctor's instructions on how to take your medicine. They tend to give lots of suppositories.
Weekend Call by Doc Grumpy sure reminded me of that.
That is all. Enjoy!
Weekend Call by Doc Grumpy sure reminded me of that.
That is all. Enjoy!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Friday flashback
Ah, the 1990s. I was young and carefree and unattached.
I was working in another world, where I planned to travel and market products everywhere, just so I'd get to go on trips. There was no such thing as travelling without my favorite Swiss Army knife that I bought in Switzerland.
I eventually went on a few trips, but alas, my employer never paid for them.
From my desk, via fax machine and the occasional local meeting, I met people from around the world in my office in RehabLand. When I travelled, I visited my coworkers. I always planned a year in advance, got super cheap fares and even stayed in a youth hostel or two.
I had a blast learning about the places where my coworkers came from. I saw mountains, valleys, stadiums, fireworks, suspension bridges, and even a shoe museum. I visited castles and candy factories. I met butchers, greengrocers and bakers.
I worked for a boss who had a mental disorder. It was crazy, but it was fun.
Wonder if I'll say the same about right now one of these days?
I was working in another world, where I planned to travel and market products everywhere, just so I'd get to go on trips. There was no such thing as travelling without my favorite Swiss Army knife that I bought in Switzerland.
I eventually went on a few trips, but alas, my employer never paid for them.
From my desk, via fax machine and the occasional local meeting, I met people from around the world in my office in RehabLand. When I travelled, I visited my coworkers. I always planned a year in advance, got super cheap fares and even stayed in a youth hostel or two.
I had a blast learning about the places where my coworkers came from. I saw mountains, valleys, stadiums, fireworks, suspension bridges, and even a shoe museum. I visited castles and candy factories. I met butchers, greengrocers and bakers.
I worked for a boss who had a mental disorder. It was crazy, but it was fun.
Wonder if I'll say the same about right now one of these days?
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Finding the lost
That was a lot of my job recently. Because our office is right off the beaten path, the lost seem to show up there a lot.
People come to our area by mistake. This week the clinic they missed the most was...(drum roll, please) the wheelchair clinic. Oh, I was calling our friend Ralph over there, a few times to say "I've got another one for you." Ralph, being the nice man that he is, was waiting down the way with the door open whenever he could. You just look down the hall, and there you go, I said, about 30 times it seemed like one day.
Some lost souls make me sad. The little guy with hemiparesis in his wheelchair who came all the way from Faraway at 0300 to make his appointment at the Hotel. He got dropped off right next to the elevator, but couldn't get on it. That's where I found him. I got him on it, took him to the clinic he needed to go to, got him his paperwork, helped him get it done, then I handed him off to the clinic nurse who was free. M. our clerk, even stuck around to get his paperwork.
A little later, I met an elderly band leader who was wandering through our building. He was with his wife. He was a little confused on where to go, but I got the two of them on their way, too.
It's not really my job to lead people around the building. We have transporters for that. I tell all the students, though, that it is my job to take care of patients.
If that's the only care I get to give them some days, I figure some care to get them to their appointments on time and happy, is the best care I can give.
Stay tuned...
People come to our area by mistake. This week the clinic they missed the most was...(drum roll, please) the wheelchair clinic. Oh, I was calling our friend Ralph over there, a few times to say "I've got another one for you." Ralph, being the nice man that he is, was waiting down the way with the door open whenever he could. You just look down the hall, and there you go, I said, about 30 times it seemed like one day.
Some lost souls make me sad. The little guy with hemiparesis in his wheelchair who came all the way from Faraway at 0300 to make his appointment at the Hotel. He got dropped off right next to the elevator, but couldn't get on it. That's where I found him. I got him on it, took him to the clinic he needed to go to, got him his paperwork, helped him get it done, then I handed him off to the clinic nurse who was free. M. our clerk, even stuck around to get his paperwork.
A little later, I met an elderly band leader who was wandering through our building. He was with his wife. He was a little confused on where to go, but I got the two of them on their way, too.
It's not really my job to lead people around the building. We have transporters for that. I tell all the students, though, that it is my job to take care of patients.
If that's the only care I get to give them some days, I figure some care to get them to their appointments on time and happy, is the best care I can give.
Stay tuned...
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Monday, September 2, 2013
Watching history take place
Some people have dreams they never let die.
If I had been Diana Nyad, I probably would have just chalked it up to nasty currents, sharks and hellacious jellyfish.
But, darn it all, she's out there swimming away and has almost made it.
Tag along on the internet ride and watch history happen like Bubba and I.
Stay tuned...the box jellies are out!
If I had been Diana Nyad, I probably would have just chalked it up to nasty currents, sharks and hellacious jellyfish.
But, darn it all, she's out there swimming away and has almost made it.
Tag along on the internet ride and watch history happen like Bubba and I.
Stay tuned...the box jellies are out!
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Crisis averted
Bubba will be playing fall sports since we managed to get to LocalSportingGoodsShop before it closed for Labor Day.
Hallelujah! At least, I won't be doing a bunch of online shopping with a rascally tween boy. (And I thought only girls were picky...oh my!)
Stay tuned...who knows what the week will bring.
Hallelujah! At least, I won't be doing a bunch of online shopping with a rascally tween boy. (And I thought only girls were picky...oh my!)
Stay tuned...who knows what the week will bring.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Labor day weekend
Well, the last, official holiday weekend of summer is finally here. It doesn't feel like it though.
The temperatures are still hot enough for Bubba to jump in Mr. Smith's pool down the road, and too hot to let WildDog lounge in the grass, lying in wait for the mailman.
I've been busy doing all the stuff I didn't get done yet since I got back from the conference. Labor Day really is a laboring holiday for me.
Enjoy your Labor Day whether you labor on the floor or at home. Will raise my cold, frosty glass for you all! Cheers.
Stay tuned!
The temperatures are still hot enough for Bubba to jump in Mr. Smith's pool down the road, and too hot to let WildDog lounge in the grass, lying in wait for the mailman.
I've been busy doing all the stuff I didn't get done yet since I got back from the conference. Labor Day really is a laboring holiday for me.
Enjoy your Labor Day whether you labor on the floor or at home. Will raise my cold, frosty glass for you all! Cheers.
Stay tuned!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Hurry up and go
Survived my presentation, survived my interrogation, er, interview for the SU.
Now to enjoy the rest of this conference and the long Labor Day weekend.
More later
Now to enjoy the rest of this conference and the long Labor Day weekend.
More later
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...
Saturday, August 24, 2013
The perils of the modern student
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.
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.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Nursery rhyme time
Reading the random stories in the news around the internet made me think of some childhood nursing rhymes.
On again, off again, jiggety jig
Just when you get your stolen motorcycle back, it's stolen again.
Not a rhyme but feeling like a kid
Who would think there is a market for an adult Big Wheel?
Modern times
Kids can now learn to read from a tablet.
Enjoy your adventures wherever you roam!
On again, off again, jiggety jig
Just when you get your stolen motorcycle back, it's stolen again.
Not a rhyme but feeling like a kid
Who would think there is a market for an adult Big Wheel?
Modern times
Kids can now learn to read from a tablet.
Enjoy your adventures wherever you roam!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Coping mechanisms
To be a nurse, you need to know how to handle the pressure of day-to-day silliness.
My methods:
1. Chocolate. Eat the dark stuff with less sugar and fiber (okay, it still has fat, but you need fiber, right?)
2. Coffee. I don't care if they tell me it will kill me this week. Last week, they said it was my best source of antioxidants.
3. Regular pedicures. Yes, you are only as happy as your feet are (said more than one old pro nurse I know!) Hot pink toes make me happy.
That is all. Enjoy your night wherever you area!
My methods:
1. Chocolate. Eat the dark stuff with less sugar and fiber (okay, it still has fat, but you need fiber, right?)
2. Coffee. I don't care if they tell me it will kill me this week. Last week, they said it was my best source of antioxidants.
3. Regular pedicures. Yes, you are only as happy as your feet are (said more than one old pro nurse I know!) Hot pink toes make me happy.
That is all. Enjoy your night wherever you area!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
I thought it was a crank call
I got a call recently that I almost blew off.
By mistake, our switchboard operator sent me a call meant for the lady next door. Our patient, Mr. Z. raved and raved about her. She was just the best and gave me her card, but I lost it, he said, so they transferred me to you.
I tried to get out that I was not the person he was looking for, but Mr. Z. said, "That's okay. If you can help me later by telling her, I'm fine."
So I listened.
Mr. Z. had been a patient in the last year and really enjoyed his stay. He was in the building next door. They offered him stuff to take home, but he declined saying, "Oh, I don't really need it. I'd rather help someone else." During the call, Mr. Z said, "I'm dying of cancer. I'm in hospice. I'd just like that lady to send me one of those recreation kits I told her I didn't want when I was there."
I verified his story. It was all true. I was mortified that I thought this guy was a prankster. I promised Mr. Z. I'd take care of what he needed and call her myself. She wasn't there, so I sent a quick e-mail.
She replied. The kits went out in the mail today and she called to let him know. One phone call leads to one e-mail to one package in the mail.
One last request and I could have blown it, but I got a reprieve, and in a crazy chain of events, I helped make a dying man's dream come true.
Wow...
By mistake, our switchboard operator sent me a call meant for the lady next door. Our patient, Mr. Z. raved and raved about her. She was just the best and gave me her card, but I lost it, he said, so they transferred me to you.
I tried to get out that I was not the person he was looking for, but Mr. Z. said, "That's okay. If you can help me later by telling her, I'm fine."
So I listened.
Mr. Z. had been a patient in the last year and really enjoyed his stay. He was in the building next door. They offered him stuff to take home, but he declined saying, "Oh, I don't really need it. I'd rather help someone else." During the call, Mr. Z said, "I'm dying of cancer. I'm in hospice. I'd just like that lady to send me one of those recreation kits I told her I didn't want when I was there."
I verified his story. It was all true. I was mortified that I thought this guy was a prankster. I promised Mr. Z. I'd take care of what he needed and call her myself. She wasn't there, so I sent a quick e-mail.
She replied. The kits went out in the mail today and she called to let him know. One phone call leads to one e-mail to one package in the mail.
One last request and I could have blown it, but I got a reprieve, and in a crazy chain of events, I helped make a dying man's dream come true.
Wow...
Monday, August 19, 2013
Adieu to one of the best
Kim from Emergiblog has hung up the closing sign.
Thanks Kim for giving us some of the best of the nursing blogosphere posts and for bringing Change of Shift to life.
Best wishes on your next adventures in RL!
Thanks Kim for giving us some of the best of the nursing blogosphere posts and for bringing Change of Shift to life.
Best wishes on your next adventures in RL!
Yes, it's coming!
Whatever you want to call this month's full moon, it's here.I should have known it when I got to work and my day started off smoothly.
The rest of it, got wild and crazy.
First, I got a lot of strange requests, and those were just from the people who came to my door. We had orientation in our conference room, so we always have those lost souls looking for the conference room.
Next, our doc had his clinic in the SU. One of his characters, after a procedure, decided to sit outside my office and say, "I don't feel so hot. Can you get me some candy?" He thought his blood sugar was low so one of the nurses took his blood sugar, then another got him candy. He bounced up, and our clinic RN checked him out.
Why didn't I do this? I was managing a few other fires:
1. A meeting for one of our patients was abruptly cancelled when one of the interdisciplinary team members didn't show up for work. No one knew until the last minute. It's always a joy rearranging schedules for people eight hours driving distance from you who won't answer phone or e-mail messages before you leave.
2. Another patient thought he had an appointment, while our sugar guy lounged on the chairs in the lobby. Nope, I told the therapist, I'll have to talk to him later.
3. Finally, a few minutes later, when I thought all was finally quieted down, I had to take a family over to another unit, because they were picking up a discharged family member. They had just driven in from far away and their relative was wondering if they ditched him because they ended up in our end of the Hotel, instead of his.
All went well after that. One of the nurses I know from one of our other clinics came to see me. We had a nice chat and I showed her all the stuff. She enjoyed it.
I was so happy to leave. Now I just have to wait for the full moon to be over...more to come!
The rest of it, got wild and crazy.
First, I got a lot of strange requests, and those were just from the people who came to my door. We had orientation in our conference room, so we always have those lost souls looking for the conference room.
Next, our doc had his clinic in the SU. One of his characters, after a procedure, decided to sit outside my office and say, "I don't feel so hot. Can you get me some candy?" He thought his blood sugar was low so one of the nurses took his blood sugar, then another got him candy. He bounced up, and our clinic RN checked him out.
Why didn't I do this? I was managing a few other fires:
1. A meeting for one of our patients was abruptly cancelled when one of the interdisciplinary team members didn't show up for work. No one knew until the last minute. It's always a joy rearranging schedules for people eight hours driving distance from you who won't answer phone or e-mail messages before you leave.
2. Another patient thought he had an appointment, while our sugar guy lounged on the chairs in the lobby. Nope, I told the therapist, I'll have to talk to him later.
3. Finally, a few minutes later, when I thought all was finally quieted down, I had to take a family over to another unit, because they were picking up a discharged family member. They had just driven in from far away and their relative was wondering if they ditched him because they ended up in our end of the Hotel, instead of his.
All went well after that. One of the nurses I know from one of our other clinics came to see me. We had a nice chat and I showed her all the stuff. She enjoyed it.
I was so happy to leave. Now I just have to wait for the full moon to be over...more to come!
Great article about racism at work
“There’s something wrong,” Dr. Jain said, “when a person can go to work,
be subject to intolerance or abuse and have it be ignored and accepted
by colleagues as part of the job.”
Well said, Dr. Jain, well said.
Been there, done that. If we, as healthcare providers, have to provide services to you 24/7, you'd better get some manners, or feel free to go AMA if you don't like our services.
Stay tuned...
Well said, Dr. Jain, well said.
Been there, done that. If we, as healthcare providers, have to provide services to you 24/7, you'd better get some manners, or feel free to go AMA if you don't like our services.
Stay tuned...
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Real life ethical dilemmas
I've been following this story intermittently, and I thought it was quite telling that it took so much effort to get to the bottom of it.
Sometimes it's very frustrating to see things happen for ego stroking and for money.
Scary...
Sometimes it's very frustrating to see things happen for ego stroking and for money.
Scary...
Today's Sunday stealing
Ahh, the fun of random questions. I answered a few of the bunch here this weekend.
Enjoy your day wherever you are!
What was the last thing you watched on television?
The news. Yes, I'm boring. And sports. (My kid is an ESPN junkie).
How old will you be in 12 months?
Really old...40 something.
Do you sleep naked?
Every once in a while.
Have you ever held hands with someone in a car?
Yes, all the time. I'm old fashioned.
Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?
Yes, I have so far...so I'm keeping up my streak.
What do you say during awkward silences?
I learned to count to 10, then breathe.
When will you next see the last person you texted?
Probably Monday. I text our technical staff at work all the time because the cell signal in my building is wacky.
Honestly, when is the last time you have been to Texas?
2010 for a conference and to see some friends. Can't wait to go back for another conference, hopefully next year in big D where my high school friend now lives. We try to meet whenever we're in each other's neck of the woods, although, I made her drive to San Antonio last time.
Enjoy your day wherever you are!
What was the last thing you watched on television?
The news. Yes, I'm boring. And sports. (My kid is an ESPN junkie).
How old will you be in 12 months?
Really old...40 something.
Do you sleep naked?
Every once in a while.
Have you ever held hands with someone in a car?
Yes, all the time. I'm old fashioned.
Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?
Yes, I have so far...so I'm keeping up my streak.
What do you say during awkward silences?
I learned to count to 10, then breathe.
When will you next see the last person you texted?
Probably Monday. I text our technical staff at work all the time because the cell signal in my building is wacky.
Honestly, when is the last time you have been to Texas?
2010 for a conference and to see some friends. Can't wait to go back for another conference, hopefully next year in big D where my high school friend now lives. We try to meet whenever we're in each other's neck of the woods, although, I made her drive to San Antonio last time.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
You know you're back in nursing school if...
1. You need to provide your immunization record to take one online course. No exceptions.
Hope I don't give anyone a communicable disease.
I was exempted from the meningitis shot, though, since I don't live on campus.
That is all...more to come.
Back to reading!
Hope I don't give anyone a communicable disease.
I was exempted from the meningitis shot, though, since I don't live on campus.
That is all...more to come.
Back to reading!
Friday, August 16, 2013
You have to wonder
So many ponderables in life...
1. How people really think they can counterfeit (or adulterate) something like food or drugs and no one will know?
2. How many people will really believe this dog is a lion?
or finally,
3. How you can recently win one of the biggest sporting events ever then give it up after a loss in Cincinnati? (No offense to R. and all my friends there)
Just wondering...
1. How people really think they can counterfeit (or adulterate) something like food or drugs and no one will know?
2. How many people will really believe this dog is a lion?
or finally,
3. How you can recently win one of the biggest sporting events ever then give it up after a loss in Cincinnati? (No offense to R. and all my friends there)
Just wondering...
Thursday, August 15, 2013
I needed a laugh
And the Shaming section on Little White Lion provided it today. Thanks to my old nursing clinical instructor J.
Ah, memories of WildDog in his youth, running up and snatching bread, muffins and potato chips off the counter tops, before any humans would find them.
He was (and still is) smart. Leave him unattended, and he'll steal the stuff when he figures that you're gone to work for the day.
May none of your pets end up eating anything too messy or expensive!
Stay tuned...
Ah, memories of WildDog in his youth, running up and snatching bread, muffins and potato chips off the counter tops, before any humans would find them.
He was (and still is) smart. Leave him unattended, and he'll steal the stuff when he figures that you're gone to work for the day.
May none of your pets end up eating anything too messy or expensive!
Stay tuned...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Gratitude
When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.~ Gilbert K. Chesterton
I thought of this when I heard the news that one of the nurses at work lost her home in an early morning fire the other day. I was wondering why I didn't see her at work. She and her family got out with the clothes on their backs and nothing else.
We had a staff meeting recently and the conversation started to get heated. Finally, the manager calmed things down. It was about time. It took a JC visit to get things going and for people to realize that it's really about the patients, and not us. It's important we do a good job so we continue to have patients to take care of at the Hotel.
Finally, I saw my late coworker's wife and children for the first time since the funeral at the elementary school in town at a back to school night. They looked happy, lots of kids ran around, and there were popsicles.
Just another reminder to be grateful and have an attitude of gratitude.
I thought of this when I heard the news that one of the nurses at work lost her home in an early morning fire the other day. I was wondering why I didn't see her at work. She and her family got out with the clothes on their backs and nothing else.
We had a staff meeting recently and the conversation started to get heated. Finally, the manager calmed things down. It was about time. It took a JC visit to get things going and for people to realize that it's really about the patients, and not us. It's important we do a good job so we continue to have patients to take care of at the Hotel.
Finally, I saw my late coworker's wife and children for the first time since the funeral at the elementary school in town at a back to school night. They looked happy, lots of kids ran around, and there were popsicles.
Just another reminder to be grateful and have an attitude of gratitude.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Crazy day x 2
Monday, August 12, 2013
Battered and bullied...
No matter what I did, it was not enough for that crazy MD I worked with today.
So glad Monday is over!
So glad Monday is over!
Heard on the unit...
I love M and Em, two of our RNs who work weekends. They both have a hilarious sense of humor. M works AM 12 hour shifts and Em works the PM ones. M came from a gero unit, and Em came to the Hotel from a cardiac ICU at an academic medical center where they do groundbreaking stuff, including chilling folks after heart attacks.
So this is a story M told me about what happened recently when she answered a call light for Mr. X., one of our regulars.
M: Good morning can I help you your call light is on?
Patient X: Yeah how the hell do I check out of this swanky hotel!!
M: As soon as you are able to walk out of here. (Patient is paralyzed and has been for many years)
Patient X: Hell, if I could have done that I would have stiffed this bill long ago.
Yes, just another day at the Hotel. Sometimes, I miss working the weekends, but not always.
Stay tuned!
So this is a story M told me about what happened recently when she answered a call light for Mr. X., one of our regulars.
M: Good morning can I help you your call light is on?
Patient X: Yeah how the hell do I check out of this swanky hotel!!
M: As soon as you are able to walk out of here. (Patient is paralyzed and has been for many years)
Patient X: Hell, if I could have done that I would have stiffed this bill long ago.
Yes, just another day at the Hotel. Sometimes, I miss working the weekends, but not always.
Stay tuned!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Points to ponder about social media
I'd love to print this article out and leave it in our break rooms at the Hotel.
Nursing and the social media battlefield
I follow all of these, but not friending folks at work. I had to overcome that because people kept asking me if I didn't like them. I am selective (I don't friend everyone), but I've put everyone from work is in a separate group. My main rule: I also only discuss two things on Facebook: food and family, and I limit what I discuss on family (food is open to all!).
So if you're unhappy that you see too many recipes, photos of food, and restaurant info, sorry, but that's all I'm saying.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I'll be doing laundry in the laundry room as WildDog sleeps outside it on his special rug.
More later...
Nursing and the social media battlefield
I follow all of these, but not friending folks at work. I had to overcome that because people kept asking me if I didn't like them. I am selective (I don't friend everyone), but I've put everyone from work is in a separate group. My main rule: I also only discuss two things on Facebook: food and family, and I limit what I discuss on family (food is open to all!).
So if you're unhappy that you see too many recipes, photos of food, and restaurant info, sorry, but that's all I'm saying.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I'll be doing laundry in the laundry room as WildDog sleeps outside it on his special rug.
More later...
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...
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Reprieve
Alas, Bubba's silty and sandy shoes, did not kill the dryer. (I had to wash them twice: by hand, then in the washing machine) I really thought they did because my teenage dryer suddenly stopped last week as I was finishing the last of the dirty camp clothes.
Hallelujah! I can enjoy my weekend, instead of going shopping for appliances (at least this weekend...)
More to come...
Hallelujah! I can enjoy my weekend, instead of going shopping for appliances (at least this weekend...)
More to come...
Friday, August 9, 2013
TGIF
So happy I got my job forecasts, policies, procedures, narratives, spreadsheets and diagrams taken care of for our next inspection.
And, ding dong, the witch is dead. Joint Commission closed out today. We passed (hooray!) We'll never have floors this clean again.
One more inspection left this year...right before the holidays.
How many days until Christmas vacation? I'll be counting for sure...
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And, ding dong, the witch is dead. Joint Commission closed out today. We passed (hooray!) We'll never have floors this clean again.
One more inspection left this year...right before the holidays.
How many days until Christmas vacation? I'll be counting for sure...
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Recovery
It's been a nice evening enjoying escaping work.
I had dinner with a friend and had a nice summery lager.
A great way to forget there are two more days left his week...ugh!
I had dinner with a friend and had a nice summery lager.
A great way to forget there are two more days left his week...ugh!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Irony or Day two of the JC
Yes, one of the executive secretary's must get a "communication" bonus, because we're getting a recap every day (with emoticons and gifs...I wish I were kidding) that the Joint Commission is at our hospital.
Kinder, friendlier hospital? I don't think so.
But after another day of digging, sorting, and moving things around in the files for another upcoming audit, I discovered some very interesting things.
1. Some people think they can BS their way through everything. Including three months of work, where they didn't really do much.
That should be an interesting conference for the slimy critter whose nose is tilted so high that she'd drown in a rainstorm.
Have fun 'splaining, honey. It was nice knowing you.
2. Some data is really a mess. I'm so glad it's not mine. I did the best I could with it, and passed it along.
3. Don't mess with a big Army veteran in a red truck. Thanks D for keeping that guy from running me over in the parking lot! (Quitting time is scary in our neck of the woods some days!)
4. Read something light and fluffy to destress when you get home. My favorite today was the classic blog, Fmylife. Just when you think your work day blows, you read about someone else's craziness.
My favorites today involve lack of anatomical knowledge and the good old general crazy character.
Ahh! I feel better already. Back to the iTunes and going through the years.
Enjoy your moments wherever you are. At least, JC can't visit EVERYONE this week.
Stay tuned...
Kinder, friendlier hospital? I don't think so.
But after another day of digging, sorting, and moving things around in the files for another upcoming audit, I discovered some very interesting things.
1. Some people think they can BS their way through everything. Including three months of work, where they didn't really do much.
That should be an interesting conference for the slimy critter whose nose is tilted so high that she'd drown in a rainstorm.
Have fun 'splaining, honey. It was nice knowing you.
2. Some data is really a mess. I'm so glad it's not mine. I did the best I could with it, and passed it along.
3. Don't mess with a big Army veteran in a red truck. Thanks D for keeping that guy from running me over in the parking lot! (Quitting time is scary in our neck of the woods some days!)
4. Read something light and fluffy to destress when you get home. My favorite today was the classic blog, Fmylife. Just when you think your work day blows, you read about someone else's craziness.
My favorites today involve lack of anatomical knowledge and the good old general crazy character.
Ahh! I feel better already. Back to the iTunes and going through the years.
Enjoy your moments wherever you are. At least, JC can't visit EVERYONE this week.
Stay tuned...
Monday, August 5, 2013
They have arrived
Joint Commission. Nice. Don't you just love Mondays?
So, it's a great reason to leave my door closed today and not answer, since I'm busy getting ready for another grandiose biennial inspection in a mere 21 days.
I really need a vacation soon.
That is all.
So, it's a great reason to leave my door closed today and not answer, since I'm busy getting ready for another grandiose biennial inspection in a mere 21 days.
I really need a vacation soon.
That is all.
On my list...
I enjoyed this article recently on Francis S. Collins.
Doc, you'd be on my chat list!
And probably Aunt Susie's list too. Happy Birthday to my favorite aunt today. Hope you enjoy the book I got signed at MegaConference by this guy.
More to come...
Doc, you'd be on my chat list!
And probably Aunt Susie's list too. Happy Birthday to my favorite aunt today. Hope you enjoy the book I got signed at MegaConference by this guy.
More to come...
Sunday, August 4, 2013
A little weekend fun
Bubba has gone to camp. It is suddenly quiet in our house. WildDog keeps looking at me as if to say, "Mom, where is he?" He looks in his room and around the house and sees no kid couch surfing or playing on the computer.
Alas, since I've had a few moments of quiet, not interrupted by movie reviews or the infamous game, "I'm hungry, what can I eat?" I surfed around and found this interesting article about women in economics and the next Fed chairman (or maybe -woman).
It gave me flashbacks to college, when, yes, I was contemplating going on for a master's degree in the dismal science. (Hey, I can still draw that diminishing marginal utility curve and explain it with the best of them!)
However, the best thing I found meandering around looking for information on women and economics was Economists Do It with Models. When you can use Dilbert cartoons as your lead-in for stories on long-term unemployment, you definitely have arrived.
That is all. Hope you enjoy the moments that are left of your weekend. I will, too.
Stay tuned...
Alas, since I've had a few moments of quiet, not interrupted by movie reviews or the infamous game, "I'm hungry, what can I eat?" I surfed around and found this interesting article about women in economics and the next Fed chairman (or maybe -woman).
It gave me flashbacks to college, when, yes, I was contemplating going on for a master's degree in the dismal science. (Hey, I can still draw that diminishing marginal utility curve and explain it with the best of them!)
However, the best thing I found meandering around looking for information on women and economics was Economists Do It with Models. When you can use Dilbert cartoons as your lead-in for stories on long-term unemployment, you definitely have arrived.
That is all. Hope you enjoy the moments that are left of your weekend. I will, too.
Stay tuned...
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Oh happy day
I should be worried, but so far, I've done all I can do until next week.
I have to teach at a caregiver seminar with some folks I haven't seen in ages. I can't wait! I hope they deliver us a very good lunch, because the crazy doctor I work with will be there, too.
If he accuses me of taking all the caffeinated coffee this time, I will wreak havoc.
Stay tuned.
I have to teach at a caregiver seminar with some folks I haven't seen in ages. I can't wait! I hope they deliver us a very good lunch, because the crazy doctor I work with will be there, too.
If he accuses me of taking all the caffeinated coffee this time, I will wreak havoc.
Stay tuned.
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