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Origins
LTR: Mom, me, grandma, and grandpa I realized I liked hospitals when I was a little girl. My uncle was having seizures so badly at the time that he had to be hospitalized. My family always complained...
View ArticleThe New Nursing Voice
My floor is developing a new bedside rounding system. Nursing has changed a lot since its founding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012-2022,...
View ArticleFirst Year Nursing Advice
Having been on the floor for a year, I've gained some insight, knowledge, and helpful tips that I think can help other nursing students and newly licensed nurses entering their first year. Keep in mind...
View ArticleI accepted a position on a hematology/oncology floor.
This feels like full circle.The first time I thought I wanted to be a nurse, it was my first day of classes in college. I came into Boston College as a biology, pre-med major. Like every other asian...
View ArticleI know it sounds twisted, but death is a magical thing.
I've been lucky enough to work with a few patients who passed away on my floor. In my own personal life, I've also witnessed my grandpa go. I know death is a scary thing, and at times, can be morbid....
View ArticleVegetable
http://cw39.com/2016/01/19/doctors-thaw-revive-man-found-frozen-on-the-side-of-the-road/A few days ago I watched an episode of The Doctors that feature a young boy, Justin Smith, who was found frozen...
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February 19th, 2016
I'm not a mean person! My coworker's eyes were closed and to protect her privacy just in case she didn't want to be included here, I emoji'd her out, lol. George Miller was one of my patients on my new...
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For Jay
Dear Jay,I was so sad when I heard that you passed. The only relief I got was in knowing that you can finally breathe easy in heaven. You were easily one of the most likable people I have ever met....
View ArticleAble
I'm giving blood products to one of my favorite patients. I know I shouldn't be picking favorites, but I can't help it. There are people you have the pleasure of taking care of and even if it means you...
View ArticlePillars
I had the opportunity to attend a nurse recognition dinner last night in honor of a fellow co-worker, Nancy Kelleher, who was accepting the Essence of Nursing Award. This award is given to a nurse who...
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Why You Should Kill to Have a Shitty Day
We all have bad days. I swear, at one point I believed that my life was cursed with bad days immediately following good ones. Nothing goes as we planned or something downright awful happens. Working...
View ArticleWhy I'm Addicted
Coming off three night shifts and a row and wanted to share a simple story of inspiring character and gratitude. I had pleasure of taking care of a gentleman, who I'll call Rob, for the past few weeks....
View ArticleHappy Work Anniversary!
I'm coming up on my two year mark and there are definitely some patients I already know I'll never forget. To celebrate my work anniversary, here are some patients (with HIPAA modifications of course)...
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Bittersweet
I started a new job this month, meaning I left my job at Brigham and Women's Hospital. While I'm excited to be an infusion nurse at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, I'm pretty depressed at the idea that I...
View ArticleNovember 15th, 2016
In 2005, Steve Jobs delivered a commencement speech at Stanford University reiterating the importance of doing what you love and trusting your gut:"Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the...
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