I’ve been a labor and delivery nurse for over four years now. There was a brief point in time, where I felt like I’d just about seen it all. That moment was VERY brief. I’m amazed, four years into being an L&D nurse, that I see something new every week. Occasionally, they’re miraculous kinds of […]
There has been a recent influx of Hispanic speaking patients in my world. Pregnant, Spanish only speaking patients with only a person or two with them that speak limited English. I am one of those people who thinks if you’re going to move to a new country, it’s a must you make the effort to […]
Last night I work, one of our environmental employees (cleaning lady) found a note a patient had written to the father of her children. It was tucked away in the drawer of the bedside table. This is not the first time we’ve found letters or notes written to family members or persons of interest in […]
There are many things I like about my job. There are many things I don’t like about my job, but that’s a story for another day. Being a labor and delivery nurse, I have the privilege of welcoming tiny miracles into the world every time I work. I help women through one of the most […]
Nurse on the Run 