Flu Shot

Got my first ever in my life flu shot this week.

Basically got forced into it by work and grad school.

Work said if staff did not get the flu shot, then we would have to wear a mask within 4 feet of patients.  I really don't care about that.

But, school said, if we didn't get the flu shot we would be kicked out of class.  And I paid too much money for school to try and fight the system like that.

I have only one word to add to this discussion: Autonomy.

"Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." Proverbs 16:24

I/O cath

So I was helping to in and out cath this lady yesterday.  I mean the nurse didn't want to do it, so I did it and she watched.  I like to get my hands dirty, so I didn't mind helping.

I set up the sterile field, glove up, etc.  You know.  And I go in for the urethra.

The urine starts coming out, and she grabbed my boob.  This old lady who can't pee grabbed my boob.

I thought she did it on accident, but then she said:

I used to have breasts like these.

Laughter ensued.  Then she proceeded to caress my waist and breast until we were done.

"Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love." Proverbs 5:19

100%

So I went back to school this semester to get my master's degree to become a nurse practitioner.

I really like it.  But it's hard.

It is fun because in my patho class we learn about things I have seen in my practice but in much more depth.

The first patho exam was not fun.  I failed actually.  So disappointed.

I'm also taking Theory and Research 1.  We are doing a research project that lasts this semester and next semester.

I'm doing mine on alcohol withdrawal and CIWA protocol.

I turned my midterm draft in this week.  100%.

I guess I am smart enough to be in grad school.  I was worried about not being ready, especially after not doing well on that first patho exam.

"And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship." Exodus 31:3

Is It Raining?

Confused patient: Can I go out for a cigarette?
Me: No.
Confused patient: Oh, is it raining?
Me. Yes. Yes, it is.

It wasn't raining.

Reason #5486 to not smoke: even your confused brain craves it.

"And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?" Job 24:25