Archive for the ‘Daily Dose’ Category

August 31, 2010 9

Papa in the hospital

By Xyla in Daily Dose, Family Matters, Nursecissism

After encouraging papa to undergo coronary angiogram for two weeks, he finally scheduled himself for the procedure. This morning, the coronary angiogram’s result was good. His arteries are clear; no atherosclerotic plaque was seen. After he was transferred to his room, he chilled for almost an hour. Thermal blanket, drop light and other nursing interventions [...]

August 24, 2010 1

Sweet Old Couple

By Xyla in Daily Dose, Love is All You Need, Nursecissism, True Stories

Yesterday, I started doing my rounds at 8 am after preparing my medications with my senior staff nurse. I always start my rounds at room 513 going back to 512. All even numbered rooms are at the left, while all odd numbered rooms are at the right side. When I knocked at room 513, an [...]

August 22, 2010 0

Date after 2 months

By Xyla in Daily Dose, Happified!, Lovedub

Love and I finally had the time to go out yesterday, our 32nd month. For the past few months, we usually go to each other’s house, watch DVDs  and etc. We are both busy in our work so we only get to see each other 1-2 times a month. How sad. So anyway, we went [...]

August 16, 2010 15

Carrot Soap + Revlon Hair Color

By Xyla in Daily Dose, Primp and Pamper

Last week, I first tried the carrot soap that I’ve read from a forum. I’ve heard good reviews about it so I bought the Shulammite Carrot Soap right away. Its website says: “Shulammite Carrot Soap harnesses the benefits of one of the most rejuvenating natural oils that can be used in skin care.  This simple, [...]

August 12, 2010 2

8 patients

By Xyla in Daily Dose, Nursecissism, True Stories

The nurse assigned from patients 512 t0 521 was absent today. The charge nurse who was supposed to replace her asked me if I can do it alone (meaning, I will take in charge of all the 8 patients). Because I want to try working alone and feel like a staff nurse, I said yes. [...]