Nursing Is Not Okay

 

          I try really hard to not talk about work, but this past week nurses in Florida got some horrible news. One of our own was viciously and savagely attacked by a patient they were caring for. The patient beat her so badly that almost every bone in her face was broken and she most likely will lose both eyes. 

          When I became a nurse almost 27 years ago, patients would never think being mean or disrespectful to us was okay. They knew we were there to help them and they appreciated it. We did not fear for our safety. We did not stress that we were in danger of being physically or mentally abused, but these days that seems all too common. Nurses understand that the patients are not feeling well and that everything seems confusing and they have no control over what is happening to their bodies, but stop attacking the nurses as if it is their fault.

            I am not talking just physical attacks, though I have been hit and kicked before at work, I am talking the verbal attacks and threats against us. We are not your enemy, your waitress, your maid, or your family. So, stop treating us as if we are. Yelling and being rude to us will get you nowhere. In fact, it will have the opposite effect. We will just give you the basic care that is ordered and keep you safe. A smart patient knows that if they are respectful and kind to the nurse, that nurse will go out of their way to help you feel better. We want to help you, but we also want to be safe doing that, mentally and physically.

          Okay, I will get off my soapbox, like I said, I hate talking this much about work, but I needed to vent. Now I am going to try and relax. I had to call off work because I tweaked my back a bit and can not safely take care of the patients tonight. I need to take care of me instead.

Bee Enough

 

          Pooh Bear always has good advice. I have had to make some adjustments to my imagined life, but I am content with what I have. Every now and then, I get a twinge of what might have been, specifically a partner to grow old with, but then I think about all the drama and responsibilities that comes from that, and I am glad I am single LOL I am too set in my ways to tolerate another human being full time. I like having the freedom to do what I want when I want, and how I want.

          The past two days have been more productive than I planned. I ended up mowing my front and back yards, they are now ready for Spring. I also am all caught up on my reviews and school work. I already have ordered my grocery delivery LOL I am being lazy and having somebody else shop for me. It tends to be cheaper. I am not tempted by impulse buys. Once the kids get up, I will start laundry and cooking for the weekend at work. I even found somebody else to sign up to be the charge nurse, so I am off the hook, LOL.

Monday Morning Moos

 

          Good grief, somebody left the A/C on high and froze Florida again. It is chilly today. It's a good day to bundle up and relax. First, I have to get a few responsibilities out of the way. I have to grocery shop and do school stuff, both of which I have no desire to do yet, LOL. The coffee just ain't kickin' yet.

          Not a lot went on over the weekend at work. I was driven a bit wonky by a nurse trying to get me to imaginary travel. They just would not accept that I prefer to stay home. They went on and on about flying or cruising anywhere in the world, where would I go? Seriously, I have no desire to travel now. I wanted to explore when I was younger, but now I am content to stay home. Flying makes me nervous, cruise ships are surrounded by sharks, I fall asleep driving, plus I have no passport because it is a pain in the but to gather up all that documentation and then turn it in. People don't understand that I am happy being a homebody. Being in the public is exhausting.

Tuesday Trippins

 

          Well we are off to a good day. I have already managed to get all my school work done, house cleaned up, and took my honey bee for a walk LOL she loved it. Didn't even bark at the few people we saw. The sun is shining, but it is still in 70's so her paws were fine. Once summer hits we have to go out early morning or at night, only way to survive the heat.

          Doing good so far at making sure I at least get outside once a day LOL I have been making my kids do it as well. Need some vitamin D daily. Yesterday they helped me transplant our pineapple plants to the backyard. I am hoping that will get them growing again. I cannot figure out why this time they did not produce their one pineapple unless the ones I managed to get at store were the babies LOL.

          As for the rest of the day today, I have of course nothing planned LOL planning makes me feel like I failed if I don't do LOL so no plans equals no fail. I would however like to make this zero point pumpkin custard I found as well as figure out something different for dinner. The Weight Watchers is going well, average loss is 1.5 lbs a week so far. I will definitely take that as a success. Plus it is all without medications or starving myself. Slow and steady will get me there. Only drawbacks so far is it is freaking expensive and I have to cook more. I figure though the little bit of extra cost now will hopefully save me a lot of medical bills later. I am investing in me.

          

Super Bowl Sunday

 

          Super Bowl Sunday and I really don't care LOL I so wish I was into football. It looks like so much fun for the fans. My brother adores it, shoot the South goes crazy for it, but I just never understood the game. No preference for a winner and the halftime show does not interest me this year. I sort of recognize the name of the singer, but not really. Most likely will fall asleep anyway LOL I am tired after working all weekend.

          The only special thing about Superbowl Sunday is the one that was in 1995. That was the day that changed my life forever. Plus put me off of Digiorno Supreme pizza forever LOL that was the day I discovered I was pregnant with my son. I got so sick after eating the pizza, and I never got sick, so I knew LOL best oops ever to happen to me. He forced me to grow up and do something with my life. Every decision since them has taken him into consideration. He has been my rock now for thirty years. I would not be who I am without him. 

Welcome to February

 

          We finally made it out of the worst month ever. It was definitely brutal. I am relieved it is over and we have a whole new month to play with. Yesterday was Groundhog Day and old Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter for the rest of the country LOL down here in Florida, winter is over. We are back into the 70's and 80's already. Bring on the Spring Fever.

          My kids have requested seasonal trees again, so last night I put together my Valentine's tree. It came out pretty good. Decorated in all red, white, and pink with sparkly things all over it. I used all the tiaras I got free from Vine reviews to make it look lovely. Oh my goodness Vine about broke my brain yesterday. Now that I have gold status I get eight items a day to review and over the weekend I got behind on doing them. Thirty two reviews yesterday afternoon. I was mentally worn out trying to think of things to type LOL. I still wouldn't change it. I love getting all the freebies.

          Things to accomplish today are my school, daughter's school, pick up her new glasses, grocery shopping, and plant my grass seeds where AT&T messed up my yard laying down my fiber cable. Since I have tons of weekly leftover free points I also might splurge and take the kids to U&Me Hot Pot over at Disney Springs. If I can avoid the fried bread sticks I should be fine LOL who am I kidding. Those are too good to pass up.