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Another damn overreaction

April 30th, 2009 | Category: Health, Humans, hospital, journalism

swine flu girl in maskAs people line the walls of the pediatric ER, I can’t help but laugh. For the next few weeks … maybe months, every sniffle, cough or sneeze will be treated as a symptom of the swine flu. Read more

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Economic crisis solved

March 16th, 2009 | Category: Health, change, hospital, lazy

I have taken it upon myself to try and solve all the financial problems of this country. You will find that some of the solutions I have come up with are quite simple. Hit yourself in the head 14 times for not thinking of these first … starting now! Read more

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I love boobies

October 10th, 2008 | Category: Fundraiser, Health, hospital

I love boobiesI am running in the 5th annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Ribbon Run benefits the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation. The purpose of this fund is to provide diagnostic technology and support programs that create awareness about breast cancer. Read more

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How do you spend your 8 hours?

September 01st, 2008 | Category: Career, hospital

office spaceI recently started a new shift at work to accommodate my school schedule. I work 3 to 11 p.m. three days a week. 

This new shift has its own set of “benefits” and perks … Read more

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Bloody eyeballs and aching feet

May 26th, 2008 | Category: Career, Health, Nurse, disgusting, hospital

With one week under my belt as an anesthesia tech, I am feeling more confident about my decision to become a nurse. The week was not without incident and more tiring than I expected, but I made it through without losing my lunch.

It was a long week …

syringeHaving only spent time in an OR under anesthesia, I was not quite sure what to expect. I found out quickly that if I wanted to see blood, fat boogers and stomachs cut wide open, I had come to the right place. Read more

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