Remember when you were a kid, you thought and dreamt endlessly about what you would be when you grew up. You went to school and spent countless hours and potentially thousands of dollars learning and studying to prepare for the job that you now do that supports your life and your family. If you have […]
Have you ever noticed how saying the simple words "I am sorry" is like pulling teeth out of a dinosaur. I am guilty, I don't say it as much as I need to and I am sure you are already shaking your head agreeing. I overheard a man's conversation on the phone the other day
I’m sorry – The Hardest Words to Say Read More »
Over the course of the last 20 years as a mental health nurse I have seen a lot of true mental illness issues. The staff on board, the public and even the doctors at one time or another has called some clients nuts
‘Mental Illness’ is not prejudice, it can happen to you Read More »
I see many health care providers in my practice, including nurses, who work 8-12 hour shifts walking or standing on a hard surface that wreaks havoc on their feet as well as their knees hips and back. Heel pain, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee pain, hip pain, low back pain and many other aches and
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The sound of breaking glass then the scream of deep embedded anger pierces the staffs ears as they spring into action from a sitting position to running to the hallway. To discover a terrified young patient aid clutching a clip board and her eyes wide glaring toward the window in fear. She was new to the
Self Abuse: The Hidden Shame Read More »
Most women are doing too much, expecting too much, influenced by crap and were never taught to take care of themselves. As a mom of two handsome young men, I am guilty for putting myself last in taking care of myself and making plans for my own personal growth. Guilt sets in when plans are
Depression: Putting Yourself Last Causes Depression Read More »
According to the news there is a nursing shortage in the USA. With my rose colored glasses that means the value of a nurse is pretty high. Specially a nurse that shows up for duty on time, provides not good but great patient care, able to follow hospital policy, board of nursing requirements, manage staff, answer
Contract Nurse: What is the value of a trained nurse Read More »
Have you ever been in a big city and observed the people that will lay on the street, hold signs for money, beg for a cigarette? Most people look at them as crazy drunk people who are scary. It is true there are a lot of mentally ill that are unable to hold a
Ted Williams has a story even as a homeless man Read More »
Today I had breakfast, with a dear friend, of over 35 years this morning. We laughed and talked like it had been just yesterday since we had been together – this time it had been over 4 years – the time before it was 10 years since we had sat in person and talked. As
Seasoned Nurses… The secret ingredients Read More »
In November, I had the unusual pleasure of interviewing a professional drug dealer. When he was discharged from the hospital every one wished him a Merry Christmas. He smiled as he made the comment, "I am sure I will be back before Christmas. My check want last very long this month since I was
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