My 23rd patient today was a toddler with a cough and runny nose. He has been having symptoms, off and on, for three weeks. Mom is so tired. Her friend's son went to urgent care, got an antibiotic, and got better. This mom would like one for her son, too. 1/7
We talk about waves of the pandemic. But have we talked enough about the wave of burnout and moral injury in healthcare workers due to politicizing the pandemic & ignoring our recommendations?
Was in pre-op for an emergent take back over the weekend. My chief arrived & in the middle of her asking me (the intern) to put in orders for the case, the male anesthesia resident asked if she was the pre-op nurse. She cordially explained she was the chief surgical resident 1/10
Very elderly female patient on rounds recently: “So you’re going to school to become a nurse, then?”
Me: “A doctor, actually!”
Her: *takes my hand in hers, eyes light up* “Women didn’t do that in my day. You go, girl.”
#SheForShe
Zoo neighbors, we need your assistance! We are looking for Cayenne, a green winged macaw. She’s likely sitting in a tree south of the Zoo, possibly as far as Bellevue. If seen, call the Zoo at 402-676-2680. Please do not try to pick her up, Zoo staff will come bring her home.
I just "smashed" garlic to add to my crockpot concoction to cook an entire chicken. It was quite the experience and now I remember why I never cook... 😅