1) People borrowing my clothes.
It's just weird to me. I can borrow others' clothes but I get weired out when they borrow mine. Maybe I should've had a little sister and then I would be okay with this.
2)When my nursing career is ignored/questioned. Just tonight I had someone say that "everyone" wants me to go on and become a physician assistant or doctor because I'm so smart. I flat out said that I would never do that. Or then people call me Dr. Laurie. BARF!!!!!! Is it sad that I take offense to that?
I became a nurse to take care of people. Not play with medicine, diseases, or contraptions. Doctors cure diseases, nurses cure people. I enjoy spending time with my patients, not just going on rounds like others do. I enjoy helping them achieve milestones in their recovery. I enjoy deep conversations and getting to know their families. I like being the first person who notices a change in patient condition... that is what saves lives. I enjoy developing a personal relationship with them, and if that means cleaning a bed pan or two so be it! Sure I could make a good doctor and be behind the scenes, but wouldn't you rather have an intelligent nurse by your side night and day????
*steps off the soap box and winks at Dean May*
I shall wind down tonight with the following:
Things I Learned Today While Grandma Sitting
1) You can't study for a big exam (aka- state boards) while counting breaths per minute.
2) People's true character becomes inherently apparent; not even death can soothe sibling rivalry.
3) Even dying grandmothers can have their mind in the gutter.
4) Jingle bells make great bed alarms.
5) Giving grandma a back massage is just as good as receiving one. :)
Night blogland.
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