Monthly Archives: November 2005

My favorite clown

Posted on November 30, 2005 by

I went in to meet my new patient this morning, and he was a friendly older man. He asked for some coffee, and said that when I returned, he would have a surprise for me. I brough him his coffee … Continue reading →

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The eyebrows know all

Posted on November 29, 2005 by

During the first operation I watched today, the nurse was telling me all sorts of things that would be going on during the surgery. I think she was talking in a completely different language. She would say something like, "The … Continue reading →

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Still standing

Posted on November 29, 2005 by

Although I did feel my stomach drop while watching an epidural (I had no idea how much jabbing is involved!!), I did not pass out today. I was actually shocked at how well I handled everything. I’m sure my eyes … Continue reading →

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Possible leave of absence?

Posted on November 28, 2005 by

Instead of working with my own patient for clinicals tomorrow, I will be observing in the Operating Room. I am excited, but really nervous at the same time. Here is what I picture happening: Everything is going great, I’m learning a lot … Continue reading →

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Spider Catching Cup

Posted on November 27, 2005 by

Mike learned a very important lesson today: do not drink out of the cup next to my bathroom sink.My house has a slight spider problem. I, unfortunately, am one of those strange people who cannot kill insects, even spiders. So, … Continue reading →

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Excited

Posted on November 23, 2005 by

Mike is driving up from Dallas right now, and I am so excited that I can’t study. Can anyone out there write me a doctor’s note getting me out of my test next Monday? I’d really appreciate being able to … Continue reading →

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A note to all nursing students

Posted on November 23, 2005 by

When I look around at all my classmates, I feel like I am the only one who has no idea what I am doing. I feel like a phony- that at any minute, someone is going to realize that I … Continue reading →

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My cop stories

Posted on November 23, 2005 by

I didn’t have clinicals this week, so if I told any stories about my day, I would just be complaining about my annoying classmates who always think every class is their own personal "story time". (I wish a few of … Continue reading →

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A few changes

Posted on November 22, 2005 by

I have added a few things to my site to help keep things organized ~ Left side of the page: I added categories- this way you can view only the topics you are interested in- nursing experiences, cat stories, lessons… … Continue reading →

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Construction workers

Posted on November 21, 2005 by

Ok, I’d like to start off by saying that I am not admitting that this ever happened to me.I have some advice for those ladies who are overtaken by the urge to holler at the cute construction workers on the … Continue reading →

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