I Feel My Purpose in Coming Here Was To Save Her Life
Today was a beautiful day. My intubated patient who has been squeezing my hand for the last several days finally was strong enough to get extubated.…
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This is Life As a Nurse
Life as a nurse is kissing your family goodbye long before the sun rises and hoping you will make it home before they go to sleep. It is being on…
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To the Healthcare Workers On the Job Today, Thank You
To the healthcare workers on the job today: Thank you. We are at home with our kids, safe and sound, and you are on the front lines of…
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I’m a Working Mom and it Works For Me
Being a nurse and mama is hard work. Heck, being a mom is hard work. Shoutout to the SAHMs who are rockin’ it daily (you truly are superstars). For…
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Hospital Room Duet of O Holy Night Proves Nurses Truly Are Angels
The holidays are a beautiful time, but there are many this season who are fighting their greatest battles while the rest of us are celebrating with…
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There’s Nothing Quite Like a Nurse
“You should rest.” The kind voice came from behind me. “She will be fine, I will call you if anything changes.” I leaned back in the hard…
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Breastfeeding Has Been Hard On My Mental Health
When I gave birth to my first baby, I knew I was going to breastfeed. I’m a people-pleaser. I crave affirmation and words of praise from others and…
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Breastfeeding Bonds a Mother to More Than Just Her Baby
It was 2016 when I first heard the story of a mom, similar to my age, who unexpectedly died during childbirth as she was giving birth to her eighth…
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I Exclusively Pumped for a Year—And My Baby and I Thrived
Yes, I exclusively pumped for a year and survived to tell about it. I willingly pumped six times a day (at least) for a year and often once in the…
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You Weaned From Me, But I’m Still Weaning From You
I woke to your little cries and babbles of conversation between you and your small ragged stuffed bunny early that Sunday morning. Pulling my feet to…
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