I may be way behind in my youtube video watching but this was too cute not to share. Thanks to a co-worker for pointing it out to me!
Enjoy!
Pink Glove Dance
Anyone up for making our own hospital version?!?
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Do's and Don'ts
A few things I have learned in just a month working in the ER....
Do come in to the ER right away when you lose vision in your eye and have a headache.
Don't wait and then drive yourself in.
Do tell the truth.
Don't lie. I have records and ways of finding out.
Do come to the ER for emergencies.
Don't come in the ER because you stubbed your toe 14 hours ago and it hurts. Then tell me you can't really walk because of the pain but in the next sentence tell me you walked to the ER cause it is only 5 blocks away.
Do try Tylenol and Motrin for your pain and fever at home.
Don't overdose on Tylenol or Motrin.
Do try to call your own doctor first.
Don't think that if you have had this pain for years I will be able to cure.
Do be courteous to ALL staff
Don't talk on your cell phone or txt when I am trying to help you. You came here for help. Its an EMERGENCY remember.
Do come in to the ER right away when you lose vision in your eye and have a headache.
Don't wait and then drive yourself in.
Do tell the truth.
Don't lie. I have records and ways of finding out.
Do come to the ER for emergencies.
Don't come in the ER because you stubbed your toe 14 hours ago and it hurts. Then tell me you can't really walk because of the pain but in the next sentence tell me you walked to the ER cause it is only 5 blocks away.
Do try Tylenol and Motrin for your pain and fever at home.
Don't overdose on Tylenol or Motrin.
Do try to call your own doctor first.
Don't think that if you have had this pain for years I will be able to cure.
Do be courteous to ALL staff
Don't talk on your cell phone or txt when I am trying to help you. You came here for help. Its an EMERGENCY remember.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Imagine
Can you imagine innocently wanting to start some laundry one lazy afternoon and stepping in to a puddle at the bottom of your stairs? Brand new carpet mind you! Can you imagine the panic....crawling around on all fours to find the source. Drip Drip Drip there it was ..... the water heater ...
I would like to thank Mr T and my brother for coming over to help control the situation. If only it ended there.
Imagine a week....5 whole days.... with out hot or even warm water!
I would like to thank Kellie, Jeremy & Liam for letting me interupt their family routine and letting me shower daily!
I am the proud owner of a brand new water heater and all the upgrades required to fix it!
I will try never to take hot water for granted again. Neither should you.
The End.
I would like to thank Mr T and my brother for coming over to help control the situation. If only it ended there.
Imagine a week....5 whole days.... with out hot or even warm water!
I would like to thank Kellie, Jeremy & Liam for letting me interupt their family routine and letting me shower daily!
I am the proud owner of a brand new water heater and all the upgrades required to fix it!
I will try never to take hot water for granted again. Neither should you.
The End.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
My First Day
I survived.
opps its been a while.
I write this as I procrastinate my studies....
studies? you say. aren't you done with school?!
Ohhh yes! I am done with the school (jump for joy)...but never done learning. Where to start? I have so far to go!
Dec 7th was my first day as an NP in the ER. Its hard to tell by one day.
I think I will like it.
Variety. Challenging. Adrenaline.
It is a steep learning curve and I am praying not to fall off of it!
opps its been a while.
I write this as I procrastinate my studies....
studies? you say. aren't you done with school?!
Ohhh yes! I am done with the school (jump for joy)...but never done learning. Where to start? I have so far to go!
Dec 7th was my first day as an NP in the ER. Its hard to tell by one day.
I think I will like it.
Variety. Challenging. Adrenaline.
It is a steep learning curve and I am praying not to fall off of it!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
"Ready for practice"
Oh my....can't believe end of semester is here. Today I completed my last shift in the ER for clinicals. Wow! So many things I have learned and so many things I have seen and done..... I feel that I could write posts and posts, but really I am not that good of a story teller. Besides it would be violating several laws to give you many details anyway. My preceptor this semester has made all the difference. I have been challenged and at the same time been encouraged and mentored. This semester has been a steep learning curve in the right direction.
I received unbelieveable marks on my professional patient final. I don't think I have EVER scored that high on a test (at least in Grad school for sure! Ha). I was in shock. What a turn around from last semester if you remember. Looking at the grade my only question was "Are you sure this is correct?" Reading further I saw the comment written at the bottom of the page "Ready for practice". Once again my only question..."are you sure?!"
I do have one more final to take next week and then I get to "graduate". (Walk across a stage and not shake anyone's hand to keep me swine flu free. WSU is ridiculous and we call ourselves educated health professionals!) My graduation will be kept simple in the comforts of my home to REALLY keep me safe from any possible swine flu. Family, food, and friends sounds like a better time to me anyway!!!
I received unbelieveable marks on my professional patient final. I don't think I have EVER scored that high on a test (at least in Grad school for sure! Ha). I was in shock. What a turn around from last semester if you remember. Looking at the grade my only question was "Are you sure this is correct?" Reading further I saw the comment written at the bottom of the page "Ready for practice". Once again my only question..."are you sure?!"
I do have one more final to take next week and then I get to "graduate". (Walk across a stage and not shake anyone's hand to keep me swine flu free. WSU is ridiculous and we call ourselves educated health professionals!) My graduation will be kept simple in the comforts of my home to REALLY keep me safe from any possible swine flu. Family, food, and friends sounds like a better time to me anyway!!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
an update & winter jam
Thanks for your prayers... It is amazing to me how God works through people continually and that people even read my random postings! My friend's husband is home and recovering quite well.
Who knew there were so many Jesus Freaks in Wichita...or came to Wichita Saturday night for WinterJam. Standing out side in freezing conditions and bitter cold wind for about an hour and still barely got seats. I would like to publically thank Holly for allowing me to borrow socks that allowed me to keep my toes from frostbite! It was an awesome experience to seat in a packed out crowd (more than 10,000 people) and jam along to many different artist. This year I went for Bradon Health...my future fiance!!! Such a good singer...such a good guitarist...so cute and who knew he could dance? Right Cara?! HA!
Me: (txt with picture of Brandon) Here is my future fiance Brandon Heath!
Mom: Is he Christian?
Me: MOM he is a Christian singer. I know you have heard him...
Mom: I think I like your taste in men!
Francesca Batttistelli and TobyMac were just added bonuses to the night!
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