Do I have anything to say?: Changes at Work

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Changes at Work

Nobody can be successful unless he loves his work. ~David Sarnoff

As fabulous as my hospital is, we have been a little behind in the technology department. While the majority of hospitals in the country have been using computer documentation for years, we have still been using the "old-fashioned" pen-and-paper charting. We haven't gone completely paperless, but I suppose that is coming. This past Tuesday, the hospital went "live" with the new system. Today was my first time to work with this system.

I wasn't as nervous about this change as the nurses who didn't use computers at all when they were in school. However, change always creates challenges. I got a bit stressed out late in the day, but not completely related to the new charting issue. Overall, it wasn't a bad day. I can, however, see how Tuesday would have been a TERRIBLE day to work because that is the day they had to transition EVERYTHING from paper to the computer. There were extra people working that day, but it could NOT have been fun!

I chose to take the patient I mentioned in Monday's post. As challenging as that family is, I feel like I should try to protect them from the people who do not speak kindly of them. Not that those people wouldn't give good care, but I'm pretty sure parents can tell if the nurse doesn't really care for them. Even more sure the kid can tell. I have a pretty good connection with them, and they really trust me with the care of their child, so I took the opportunity when it was given to me this morning. They were pleased to find out I would be the nurse for the day. That always helps start the day off right!

I was too tired to do any work when I got home so did not finish my painting. I guess it will have to wait until Saturday. (I DID do a TON of messing around on facebook and possibly annoyed a few people with that...sorry!)

On this anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country, remember all the victims, their families, and all those who have fought, and continue to fight for our freedom in your thoughts and prayers. Hard to believe it has been seven years.

Back to work tomorrow. Good night.

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Who's Who

Updated September 2013

I have one sister who is married and has two boys. "A" was born June 2009 and "I" was born March 2012. We are both really close to my parents and have lots of "family dinners".

I wrote a lot about my patients when I first started this blog. Some patients are still growing and thriving, and others have lost their battles.

My first foster placements lived with me from June 2010-September 2011. They were sisters who were 15 and almost 3 when they were placed with me and are now 18 and 5. I called M "the teen" and L "the little one". They live with their mom who still has many issues, but are doing well (ok) and I still have (not enough) contact with them.

My second foster placement came to me September 6, 2012. I call her Zoe and she turned 5 in April. She has cystic fibrosis and has been a patient on my floor at the hospital. The plan is still reunification.

Ivy is a 17-year-old whose mom died just before Thanksgiving. She has a Guardian, but is unable to live with him due to some family issues. She has no other family who is willing/able to take her. She moved in with me the beginning of February. She moved to a group home at the beginning of August as her needs were too great for me with my schedule and having another child with special needs.