I am so honoured by the kitten cuteness 
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Shift 7/7 in the books. This is an I just worked an 18 hour shift, got sprayed in the eye by wound wash selfie.
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You work in the ER correct? If so you are one tough nurse!
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I work in rural America. Critical access hospital. If you donāt know what itās like to work in rural healthcareā¦you do it all. We are required to have all certifications. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, STABLEā¦Iām sure I forgot one. 
Iām also a CLC (certified lactation counselor). The hospital I currently work at does not have obstetrics, but if they did I work in that area if needed. I also have OR experience. We run 3 nurses, but two of us come at 6 am. Usually an RN and an IV certified LPN. Sometimes 2 RNs. The 3rd nurse works 9 to 9. She covers OP/ER. I take the more crital med/surg/swing bed patients, but I also cover the ER from 6 to 9. Yesterday I started my day there and ended up in the OR with my patient. It was just fast and furious all day with ERs, admits, and discharges. We also had nursing students. Iām a preceptor as well. 
I honestly donāt know if I could ever go to the city and specialize. Sadly people in general and especially nurses who do work in specialty areas have no clue what itās like to work in a rural hospital. At times we also have to ride the ambulance with our patients when ACLS transport is needed, but the patient isnāt critical enough for a flight and or their insurance (dear sweet BC/BS doesnāt contract with one of our main flight companies) wonāt cover a flight. You have to be on your toes. You donāt have a doctor in house 24-7, but luckily we are part of a telehealth network that can get us a doctor immediately for an emergency requiring a doctor until ours arrives. Their nursing staff can also assist us with documentation when we have a trauma or code. Because at night youāre running a code with 2 nurses, a cna, and a doctor. If they came in via EMS we are so blessed they stay and help with compressions and airway. Never knew how cool rural health sounds until I type it all out!
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@Weimdog
How do you keep all of that straight? Amazing you donāt collapse everyday after work. 
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Antoisia keskusteluja 
Holy shit!! Thatās insane!
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Who says I keep it straight? Just kidding. I carry one of those mini steno flip pads and I write everything down and chart it for 6 hours after my shift ends. 
Thatās rural healthcare. Behind the scenes. Things people donāt know.
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223 days! Creeping up on 8 months! Had a rough month, but it felt really good to face my emotions like a big kid and not try to hide behind a bottle. Working step 4! Which isā¦ Uncomfortable, but enlightening, and iām sure will be cathartic once done.
We made it through the winter guys! Happy Spring!
Now, if I can just make it through the rest of this semesterā¦
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Haha its a great movie and itās great music!!! Love The Greatest Showman
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Congratulations Sarah, thatās awesome 
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You look so much healthier and happy, keep it going mate.
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Me too!! This is Me is my anthem. Iām probably driving my roommate nuts with the soundtrack on repeat
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Hahaha thatās funny. The first time I heard the opera singer I was blown away. The soundtrack has gotta be great to listen to over n over and itās so upbeat!
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Yes. Itās great to have on while Iām working!
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Thanks! I feel great too!