Monthly Archives: September 2010

The In ‘N Out Patient by Kris Harty

The eyes have it. As in, the signs of aging. Or should that be the sighs of aging?  *sigh* Looking in the mirror, I wonder where my old face went. Rather, my young face. I see where my present face … Continue reading

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I Remember Mama…Really!

Family member, “ How’s my mama doing?” Nurse, “ What is your mother’s name?” Family member, “ I don’t remember. She just got married again and I can’t recall her new last name. She should be easy to find. She … Continue reading

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They Say Dogs Look Like Their Owners

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Remembering Your Manners

Working as a pediatric nurse, I had the difficult assignment of giving immunization shots to children. One day, I entered the examining room to give four-year-old Lizzie her needle. “No, no, no!” she screamed. “Lizzie,’” scolded her mother, “that’s not … Continue reading

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Nurse Marge in Charge

Dear Nurse  Marge, I’ve got a real problem, and I don’t know what to do!  I’ve got a student nurse I’m precepting and this girl is just absolutely horrible.  Mistake after mistake after mistake — nothing serious yet, Thank God, … Continue reading

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The Unexpected Last Word

I work in geriatrics, and as you can imagine we deal with a lot of end of life issues. After a while you get used to it, but it can be hard for the newer staff. Luckily our doctors are … Continue reading

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You Know It’s Going to Be A Long Day When…

We love Nursetoons!

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The Newest Diagnostic Aid

We have to say the residents LOVE it and reference it OFTEN:

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The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty

Has your voice ever gone AWOL for a few days? And did your mind seem to go with it? Recently in this column, I mentioned a surgery that muted me for a handful of days. Somehow, I suspect some family … Continue reading

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Nurse Marge in Charge

Dear Nurse Marge, Can you explain to me why people persist in asking me medical questions if they’re not going to listen to the answers? My aunt calls me CONSTANTLY about her diabetes and high blood pressure — then keeps … Continue reading

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