savoy050

I have had more things happen to me in my short life than most of the 90 year olds I care for at work.  And I've decided, that's okay.  One thing I love about my job is that I can relate to the people I take care of.  I have such an appreciation for their wisdom, their struggles, and their fears about certain things...like cataract surgery, medication side effects, and restroom issues.  I recently counseled an 85 year old resident through her cataract surgery.  I was able to give her first hand advice about what she would go through, how she would feel, and what the outcome would be.  I, with no help from nursing school, have been able to go over medication side effects with memory care patients when they can't remember what they are taking and why.  I know by the names of the medication and sometimes by just looking at the pills.  I take or have taken a lot of the medication they take.  I also know immediately how to treat a v...

So how does one with chronic diarrhea work in a demanding nursing position?  Simple...poop and work at the same time!  I was at work this morning and once I passed the medications it was time to sign the MAR (medical administration record - you sign it to show what meds you gave and to which resident).  Of course, I had to poop and there was no time to spare the ten minutes it would take.  So I totally took the MAR into the bathroom with me and signed off on it while I pooped.  Gross?  I don't think so.  I think it's genius, GENIUS I tell you!!!  Oh, and in case you are wondering...I'm flagging the computer RIGHT NOW!!! Bwhahahahaha!!!!