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Hi everybody ...
Today was one of the most stressful days I have endured in a longgggg time. I got to work and started my day , knowing that the dept of health was inspecting us. And at 8 am my biggest fear came true , as one of the surveyors was standing at my medication cart informing me that I was " the chosen one". Its kind of a crap shoot as to which nurse they choose. Aren't I lucky ? My boss told me yesterday that I had a 50/50 chance of being chosen, she also told me that she had faith in me and that I am great at my job and she wasn't worried at all. So as I found out I was chosen today I had a half hour to prepare. My boss told me to go take a quick break and get my head clear. When the time came , I think I even amazed myself. She must have been able to see that I care about my patients wholeheartedly ( I truly do ) . So as I was being quized over medications and diagnoses , I never faltered. About 15 minutes into her time with me the surveyor said " You really know these people , do you love your job?" I told her that I do love my job, I admitted that the last place I ever imagined working as a nurse was on a dementia unit. But that was where I was needed and fell in love with it. As we went on I told her little tidbits about my patients as we went along, telling her about the ones who aren't even able to speak , yet I still know them. After some time she looked at me and smiled and said " Alright , we are done here , you did great ". Alittle whole later my boss came and said " congratulations , you did it. " I looked at her and said how do you know so soon that I didnt mess up. And she laughed and said " Oh I know because if you had first she would have told you to your face and questioned your actions. And then she would have come straight to me. She didnt come to me after she was done with you , she moved on. " I am very proud of myself today , it feels good to know that I am good at a job that I love with all my heart.
The old food binging me would have used this as a reason to celebrate, to eat , to lose sight of my goal. The new me handled this in stride and ate well today. The new me , didnt even think about food. I did however stop and buy myself a bottle of wine. And after the kids get settled into bed tonight, I intend to have one nice relaxing glass. Just one, I rarely drink but this feels like a worthy occasion.
Diet Calendar Entries for 04 March 2014:
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1033 kcal
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Fat: 41.12g | Prot: 67.28g | Carb: 70.26g.
Breakfast: V8 Original 100% Vegetable Juice (5.5 oz), Cottage Cheese (Lowfat, 1% Milkfat, No Sodium), Coffee-Mate Sugar Free French Vanilla Liquid Coffee Creamer, Coffee. Lunch: Weight Watchers Jalapeno String Cheese, Hormel Homeland Hard Salami, Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Virginia Brand Ham, Jason's Deli Dill Pickle Spear, Chunky Style Vegetable Beef Soup. Dinner: Green Giant Baby Brussels Sprouts & Butter Sauce, Mushrooms (Drained Solids, Canned), Giant Eagle Diced Tomatoes, Trader Joe's Hot Italian Sausage. Snacks/Other: Cabernet Sauvignon Wine. more...
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3995 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Housework - 1 hour, Desk Work - 2 hours, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 5 hours, Resting - 8 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Congratulations! I'm glad you got recognized for a job well done.
04 Mar 14 by member: Josie Ann
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What a job, commitment, and big heart you have. Congratulations!!
04 Mar 14 by member: jonandcarisa
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As a fellow nurse (retired due to disability), I know how scary and stressful that can be. I have never had the Dept. of Health monitor me, but we had regular OSHA inspections, as well as having our bosses (nursing directors) popping in on us pretty regularly. I think I only made two medication error in my 11 years of nursing, and both happened in my first two years. It is so heartening to hear that the "inspector" recognized how much you care about your patients. I am a caregiver to a facility-bound client and I have seen such a broad range of CNAs, LPNs and RNs. Thankfully, there are more that genuinely care than the jaded or lazy ones. Keep up the great work! You are valuable!
04 Mar 14 by member: gilliansings
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Great job!! Working with dementia patients takes a lot of caring and patience, you simply can't do it for long if you don't love it and care for your patients.
04 Mar 14 by member: wholefoodnut
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Congratulations! My dad was a dementia patient so I know what you do isn't easy. The fact that you enjoy it and take pride in your work is a great service to your patients and their family. Kudos to you. :)
04 Mar 14 by member: JennBuck61
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Congratulations! Well done!
04 Mar 14 by member: Deb_N
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Congratulations! Positive intentions and visualization is good also.
04 Mar 14 by member: TxDesert
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Thank you for all you do!
04 Mar 14 by member: Kris AZ
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Congratulations! Caring about your patients so much really pays off in more ways than one.
05 Mar 14 by member: jwill77nc2
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05 Mar 14 by member: tgsdiet
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Thanks everyone ... I really do love my job : ) I thnk it makes it alot easier to get thru the day when you love what you do : ) Im also glad that stress didnt turn me into a binge eating monster!
05 Mar 14 by member: chryssm
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Gillian ... I think part of why I love it so much where I am is because the other nurse I work with most days has been there for years and loves her job as well. And the CNA's on the unit have all been there for years and love it, they treat the patients like family. Some days we have alot of fun. I think I would hate my job if I had to work with a group of people who weren't caring, thats my biggest pet peeve in this profession, if you dont want to " care " for people then you should't do this type of work.
05 Mar 14 by member: chryssm
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Thank you for your service that you provide - I am going to school now to become an RN because I feel that it is my calling. Congratulations on a job well done!
05 Mar 14 by member: saratyler
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Thanks Sara ... and congrats for starting nursing school. I wish you all the best , school was very hard for me. But I put every bit of effort I had into it and looking back it was the best decision I ever made.
05 Mar 14 by member: chryssm
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Great job. God has given you a special gift. Thank you for using it to your fullest.
05 Mar 14 by member: tunalw
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Congrats, and thank you so much for the work you do! I love that you love what you do.
I haven't been able to motivate myself to start my weight loss journey, but I get so happy to see others successfully working towards their goals. Keep up the great work!
05 Mar 14 by member: LolaGurl
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Thank You Lola ... Im sorry that the weight loss journey isn't working out for you yet. I truly never thought I could do this , I always put it off and said I would start later ... But suddenly here I am doing it. And honestly I feel so much better , more so everyday, it gets easier as time goes by. I am here if you need support. YOU can do it too , just believe in yourself : )
05 Mar 14 by member: chryssm
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Great Job Chryssm. There should be more medical porfessionals like you. I have cared for my Mom with Dementia for eight years and it has been a struggle at times. And I have met a lot of "Pros" lacking empathy. Continued success on your weight loss journey and your professional career. Mary
05 Mar 14 by member: Momrocker
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Awww glad your stressful day ended up sooo awesome! Your patients are truly lucky to have you!
05 Mar 14 by member: Jess cheng
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I'm a nurse too, and I fell in love with urology, of all places, just like you fell in love with your unit. Congrats on a job well done with the DOH!! <3
05 Mar 14 by member: Anotherleslie
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