Nursing

Two years ago, in May 2008, I posted “Last Day in IT.” It seems amazing to me that it’s only been two years – I’ve gone through so many changes. A friend of mine asked me how it’s been, these past two years and how it compares to IT. I have to say, I...
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I wasn’t going to post and, in fact, have resisted posting even though my little sister has been nagging me to put something up. So, this one’s for you, Laura. =) It’s an interesting thing, watching someone die. As a new nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to stand by at least half-a-dozen people as...
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Do Not Resuscitate. Do Not Intubate. Do Not Ventilate. I’ve been working as a nurse now for four months or so, not a very long time.  I have, though, been in the healthcare field (as a student) for an additional three years and during that time have worked very closely with nurses. Nurses talk...
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