Raising children is a full time job. As I’m sitting here trying to write something encouraging for Mother’s Day, I’ve fussed at one child for not doing one of his chores like he was supposed to, reminded another (for the 3rd time) that he needs to brush his teeth, and my daughter is getting ready… Read More Being a Mom Isn’t Easy
My very first post when I started this blog was called “10 Things I Learned in the Operating Room.“ It probably wasn’t my most well-written post – I’ve learned so much since I started this blog 3 years ago. But, with the anniversary of The Circulating Life approaching, I thought it would be fun to… Read More 11 More Things I Learned in the OR
A few months ago, I posted this graphic to my Facebook page: In general, I was expecting comments like, “Keep your belly button clean!” or “Never come back to the room with one of anything – always bring two!” And, yes, there were plenty of comments like that, but… I also got an overwhelming number… Read More The Truth About Bad Behavior in the OR
Happy New Year! I hope that you had a fun (and safe) time celebrating the end of 2020. I enjoyed a great evening with my family and I’m definitely looking forward to a better and brighter 2021. As we start off the new year, I am so excited to finally be able to tell you… Read More Introducing First Case – A New Podcast for the OR
2020 has been anything but normal, hasn’t it? “Normal” seems to be a thing of the past, and it seems that every day presents new challenges and new changes to the ways that we care for our patients. We’ve dealt with frequent policy changes, reassignments (sometimes without adequate training), inadequate PPE, constant supply shortages, and… Read More You Must Make Yourself a Priority
It’s been a crazy year. 2020 has been a roller coaster ride of epic proportions, and I know that it hasn’t been an easy year for any of us. And yet, in all of the chaos, there are still so many reasons to be thankful. Wherever you find yourself toady, take a moment to remember… Read More Happy Thanksgiving!
I finally broke down and had surgery to relieve my pain from plantar fasciitis. It’s been an experience!… Read More Plantar Fasciitis, Surgery, and Recovery
2020 has been one HECK of a year so far. And to be honest, I’m not exactly optimistic about what these last 3 months have in store for us. I’d say it can’t get worse, but we all know that it can…… Read More Just a quick update…
When the World Health Organization announced that 2020 would be “the year of the nurse,” I don’t think anyone could have foreseen just how fitting that declaration would become. The year of the nurse was intended to be a celebratory one – a year that focused on the great contribution made by Florence Nightingale to… Read More The Year of the Nurse
Ah…The Christmas season is upon us. Christmastime brings lights, decorations, and the hustle and bustle of shopping to find just the right gift for everyone on our lists. And all the while holiday parties, church services, and school performances are competing for our time and attention. And in a sad twist of coincidence, it’s also… Read More The Christmas Season in the O.R.