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whew! what a week. I think these 12 hour shifts just might do me in. I am loving the new job, though. I certainly didn't realize how much I missed patient care and I am very glad to be back - very rewarding, and very-very interesting to say the least. I will spare you all the goriest of details, but for the weak of stomach, stop reading here:
Yesterday, I touched a man's skull. And was thrilled to have done so. No laughing matter, but it was positively fascinating. Don't fret. He was upright and talking to me, and after 22 staples and 14+ sutures (we lost count on the internal sutures) he walked out and went home with a very bad headache. He was a lovely soul, and I can't wait until he returns to have his "hardware" removed in a week. Have I mentioned how much I love the patient contact? No, I do NOT mean glove-to-skull contact!!
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I feel like today was my lucky day. My first of three days off, I decided to spend some time visiting those who I never see anymore now that I am working day shift. Incidentally, I return to night shift on August 11th. Anyway, I spent the entire day visiting with my sister and her grandson. As I was leaving her house, I heard an announcement on the radio that the local station we were tuned into was hosting a "free gas Friday" literally one mile from where we were. Noticing my gas gauge down to just 1/4 tank, I thought I'd give my luck a try. I am not a gambler, but we were literally right in the neighborhood and I needed gas anyway. When I pulled into the growing line of cars I learned that the first 106 people would receive 10 gallons of gas, and I was number 75! Now granted, I drive one of those environmentally unsound SUV's, and ten gallons only gets me about half a tank, but I just "won" another week's worth of travel! I was thrilled! I have never won anything before, not even at pull tabs or lottery tickets, so this was quite a thrill! I can now see how folks become addicted to gambling. I was ready to go blow the $45 I would have spent on gasoline on the Washington State lottery... I sincerely appreciate the little voice in my head that talked me out of it!
Happy Saturday to all of you!!
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congrats on winning:) now remind me again are you a nurse? or doctor?
Deb -
Congrats on your win! Hey, every little bit helps, right?!
The curious among us are wondering how the guy received such a substantial head wound. Glad he was still talking.
Donna
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These days gas is indeed a precious accommodate. First time visiting and I love your love your take on life. Not sure how I would feel about touching a man's skull awake or not...but glad it proved to be an experience for you hon. (Hugs)Indigo
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Congrats on your winnings :-)
I feel the same way you do "Whew, what a week" and I just went back to work yesterday. I'm glad I have the weekend to rest, LOL! It's hard getting back in the swing of things after being off work for over 4 weeks!
Glad you are enjoying your new job. Have a great weekend!
Martha :-)
7/27/08 12:50 AM