Mad Scribblings From the Life of a Middle-Aged New Nurse
In case anyone is wondering (and you're probably not), I haven't been writing because, honestly, there isn't much to write about. Compared to Grey-Sloan, the medical practice where I work now is by-and-large drama free. It's nice. I'm not complaining. When my nurse manager at Grey-Sloan suggested that maybe I wasn't cut out for bedside... Continue Reading →
Sorry for the dearth of updates. I finally started the new job, and I'm struggling with so many things. First things first: I am recovering from COVID-19. My recovery continues, and I do find that I'm better every day. I'm coughing A LOT less -- just a few times a day now. However, my oxygen... Continue Reading →
A quick update -- I'm still alive. COVID-19 is no joke. It kicked my ass for over three weeks. The worst of it was the first two weeks. I can see how anyone with an underlying health condition like COPD would go critical fast. I still have a lingering cough. I'm still lethargic, though not... Continue Reading →
I have neither the energy nor the wherewithall to write a long update today. In truth, I don't feel THAT sick. I'm breathing. I cough now and again and it's deep and barking, but so far it's manageable. My nose is a little stuffed. I'm not headachey, but I have a sense of pressure in... Continue Reading →
The loss of smell is really weird!! I put on my favorite French perfume this morning as a test -- it's a scent base of cinnamon and vanilla that's very powerful. I normally apply a tiny amount because it's so strong. I couldn't smell a thing. Nothing. Not even the slightest hint. I have NO... Continue Reading →
Still waiting on test results which may mean something or may mean nothing. I know that if a COVID test comes up positive, they normally retest the sample for confirmation. I also believe that if it's positive, they are supposed to call me instead of emailing results because they will want to perform some sort... Continue Reading →
I feel like hot garbage. I went in to work to the medical office today -- as requested -- and they sent me right back home. Hey -- I tried. I was stopped at the door initially by the symptoms checkers, but I told them my nurse manager wanted to see me (despite symptoms), so... Continue Reading →
I am losing my patience with people. Specifically, stupid people. In the midst of election results last night, the results of my first COVID test returned "NEGATIVE" -- however, you may recall that I was tested within 48 hours of exposure. And as I am now showing symptoms of the prodromal period of COVID, I... Continue Reading →
My second day of quaranine began like most ordinary days except I found myself trying to celebrate staying home instead of worrying how I'm going to pay the bills while I'm in seclusion and not working. It wasn't really working. I have developed a slight and annoying cough with a little post-nasal drip. The type... Continue Reading →
Just a notice to the few who might be watching this site to see my weight loss progress. It's on hold for now due to the fact that I have no income at the moment. If you're wondering, I've gained about 3-5 pounds back just from sitting on my fat ass for three weeks. I'm... Continue Reading →
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