Confessions of an ICU Nurse

We all have those moments...

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How did the capture my being so well in one sentence?

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When someone takes off their mask and you try to hide how surprised you are at how their face looks

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When the patient tells me to cut off their restraints and promises not to touch anything…

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When someone asks me to look at their rash….

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My work bff and I trying to pretend we know whats going on in front of patients…

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Me to every new nurse who says “Im here to make a difference…”

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Every nurse trying to psych themselves up in the parking garage before their shift.

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Confession 85

Having to go back to work after 5 days off...

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Confession 84

When you have been to busy to eat or sit down all day and your free charge nurse, who hasnt helped all day, starts talking about how tired she is...

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Confession 83

Walking into work on your 3rd shift to find out you are floating to another floor...

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Confession 81

When your shift suddenly falls apart but there is no way you are letting it ruin your day...

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Confession 80

Floating to a different unit and trying to fit in...

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Confession 79

When my work bff and I are having a horrible shift but its ok because we have each others backs...

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Confession 78

When I listen to night shift tell me all the things they did not do... and my inside source has already told me that they sat around all night.

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For all the nurses, docs and anyone else who cant make it...

Just figured I'd pass this along. If you are working 11+ hours on election day and wouldn't be able to vote- you can actually do an "In-person Absentee ballot" at designated locations. I was able to vote today in minutes at the courthouse near me. Go online and look in your area for the option! Working is no longer a valid excuse! Let your voice be heard!

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Forgetting to get a patient something

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Confession 77

Unrestraining your alcohol withdrawal patient for the first time...