All things happen in cycles. Unfortunately, I am currently in the “White Cloud” part of my work cycle. That means, dear readers, that I have been the anti-flight nurse. Ground response via mini-van? Yeah, have done 3. My last patient flight was almost a month ago. Blame it on bad [...]
I can tell how much time I have spent at the hangar by how unorganized my life becomes. It is all I can do to ensure the laundry is done, there is food in the fridge and my truck is not trashed. In the past, one by one, these things [...]
Today, Mike posted this video about social media burnout on his blog Family Medicine Rocks. After discussion with Mike about rebranding, I thought this would be the perfect time to address both, once again, via video. So Mike? Tag! You are it!
Working night shift wears me out. We do a lot of “swing shifts” from days (7a-7p) to mids (10a-10p) to nights (7p-7a). Fortunately, in-house rules exist as to how we structure our schedule but I still struggle with those damn nights. Anyone else out there have issues with swinging from [...]
Seven and a half years is a long time. My very first post on crzegrl was on 12 November 2003, a fitting date for me as so many major events have happened on that day for me. I swore into the Army. I closed on my first home. My friend [...]
Tuesday Sunrise through the Hangar Door It has been quite some time since I posted a view from my “Office Window.” During our on-coming shift aircraft checks, I finally found a reason to enjoy the time change. I snapped this with my iPhone through a coffee treated morning haze. Looks [...]
“The Impact of Alcohol on Trauma” On 24 March I am speaking at the Michigan Trauma Symposium in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Every year, the symposium rotates between the three major cities/trauma centers in West Michigan: Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. A few months ago, our trauma coordinator called the hangar [...]
I must, on an almost hourly basis (or even more frequently!), remind myself that planning my work day is neigh unto impossible. Not only is it impossible, but even after starting on a project or task that being interrupted too many times to count is to be expected. Take for [...]
So many times when flying a very ill or injured patient, finding the alcohol swabs is monumentally difficult. As with everything else we do, how incredible when we are able to remove steps from a simple, but essential process. Hmmm, but what I really wonder about is the cost. And [...]
While doing a clinical rotation in OB last week, which is required for my position annually, I was bordering on a minor anxiety attack. For the first time in a very long time, I was without my cell phone. Today, while working on all of my social media accounts, surfing [...]
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glad to see you back! I missed you. JS
Glad you are back Em!
Howabout that ride along program?
Loving the iphone!
NO program going well here.
Scott
Glad you are back Em!
Howabout that ride along program?
Loving the iphone!
NP program going well here.
Scott
I hear you about the winter gloom, we can’t even seem to shake it down here in not-so-sunny Florida. Temps this weekend were back down in the 40′s, with Siberian winds blowing from the North.
Brrrrr…. I want the sun back!
Hello! we just wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration to us and we look for a new blog everyday on your page! We love everything that you have to say, and want to follow in your foot steps. We are both currently in nursing school right now in the same class.. but also work as E.R. techs at a local hospital in texas. you should look at the website made about nursing school and work and a few pics. anyways, we just wanted to tell you that we think u are awesome!
nichole and christy
It’s good to have you back. I can’t believe you used the “Q” word!
So glad to see a new post from you!!
Hopefully those winter blah’s will be gone soon.
I check your blog all the time and have been so bummed you haven’t been posting.
Hey Emily! You are such an inspiration to me. I hope my dream comes true that Im looking out a window like this, too! This picture is awesome; at least you got to go up even though its been……”Q”…….
*Cicely*
Florida