end of shift fun

ghaaaa. had to transfer a pt to the step down unit at the change of shift. boy oh boy, the receiving nurse was NOT happy, to say the least. after receiving the pt around 1300, a couple hours later we learned that the pt was transfered to us on mistake! so she left around 1930 - the golden hour of giving and receiving report. (fyi - if you're ever in the hospital, 7:00-7:30 am or pm is a very bad time to ask your nurse for a cup of water.) felt bad for the nurse, b/c receiving a pt at change of shift sucks. well, i tried my best to keep a positive attitude for my patients and their parents. can't say i didn't try my hardest.

my other pt was a sweet little 2 y/o that we know from her previous hospitalization. she was a near drowner, and is now in an almost-vegetative state. she is dependent on another person for all of her care. her laughter and smiles have been replaced by silence and the empty look in her eyes. her mom is so patient and devoted to her daughter's care, as she sleeps maybe 4 hours a day because she hardly leaves her daughters side. amazing what kids do to you she said. i agree, as my younger sister has grown up drastically since our dad's death, getting married, and the birth of her first daughter (all within 3 years). nori told me a couple of months ago of how her husband told her to drive faster one day, and she replied with, "i've been driving fast my whole life, i don't need to drive fast anymore!" if you know my sister, she was a rascal that ran away from home, and used to race her car down the H1 late at night. she's a great mom now. =)

i finally get 2 days off now, then work for four 12's, then james and i go home to hawaii for 6 days!!!!!!!! gotta catch up the never ending school work.