his gear onto the Doctor's motorcycle and attempt to push it out of
the parking lot. Needless to say security stopped him.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sometimes you wonder...
Today I watched a recently discharged drunk patient quietly load up
his gear onto the Doctor's motorcycle and attempt to push it out of
the parking lot. Needless to say security stopped him.
his gear onto the Doctor's motorcycle and attempt to push it out of
the parking lot. Needless to say security stopped him.
Monday, September 28, 2009
New news update on H1N1 from medscape!
New news update on H1N1 from medscape!
Basically, Paula Moyer is saying that people need to get vaccinated!
The good news is that so far the virus is genetically stable. No
mutations = no extra or booster shots = happy me!
Basically, Paula Moyer is saying that people need to get vaccinated!
The good news is that so far the virus is genetically stable. No
mutations = no extra or booster shots = happy me!
That's about all for now. Playing the game Pandemic really gets me
thinking about hand washing!
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Mandatory Misinformation
The H1N1 vaccine isn't mandatory, so to speak, but it's pretty dang hard to get around getting it.
Pushing for vaccine
In essence, the policy states that if you don't get it and fall ill during the flu season you cannot come to work for 7 days and cannot take sick pay or vacation pay during this time. A pretty serious threat to some people. Luckily, I'm not one of them. <- link to bank account broken ;)
It's a free shot that will protect you and your patients and the thing most people are worried about is the fact that their employer is "infringing on their rights."
This new vaccine is made the same way as the old flu shots and in 95% of patients elicits an effective antibody response!
I guess what makes me mad is this makes me realize that I'm working with people who would rather take a stand on principles that don't matter than protect their families and their patients.
Yea, so what if you're "relatively healthy" and have "never gotten the flu" this strain is affecting healthy young adults. Also, H1N1 is not severe for healthy young adults but is for the elderly and those with co-morbid conditions. If you're a health care worker who do you think you'll be caring for? Could you possibly be a carrier without exhibiting signs of H1N1?
Pushing for vaccine
In essence, the policy states that if you don't get it and fall ill during the flu season you cannot come to work for 7 days and cannot take sick pay or vacation pay during this time. A pretty serious threat to some people. Luckily, I'm not one of them. <- link to bank account broken ;)
It's a free shot that will protect you and your patients and the thing most people are worried about is the fact that their employer is "infringing on their rights."
This new vaccine is made the same way as the old flu shots and in 95% of patients elicits an effective antibody response!
I guess what makes me mad is this makes me realize that I'm working with people who would rather take a stand on principles that don't matter than protect their families and their patients.
Yea, so what if you're "relatively healthy" and have "never gotten the flu" this strain is affecting healthy young adults. Also, H1N1 is not severe for healthy young adults but is for the elderly and those with co-morbid conditions. If you're a health care worker who do you think you'll be caring for? Could you possibly be a carrier without exhibiting signs of H1N1?
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Email blog update #1
I know, I'm enough of a geek I should have figure this out a long time
ago... Hey, I've been busy!
Speaking of all that jazz. I got the job in the ER. I went from extern
to intern and all the glory that entails. I've seen some pretty cool
stuff, unfortunately, I can't remember it all/don't want to make a
megapost.
I'm almost done with my internship as well. It last for 500 hours,
then you're "on your own" or at least as on your own as it gets in our
ER. They are very good about teamwork.
Anyway, I'll have to give more on that later.
It's dinner time..
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Testing the phone
Testing my from iphone blogging abilities!!
If this works it will be a whole new world of all CxJvak opinion all
the time. Something this world desperately needs. ;)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The less I have to do, the less gets done.
Blerg... Since I finished school I have been so lazy.
There are several things I want to do in my life. I've done none of them since I finished school three weeks ago.
Our speaker for the pinning ceremony (which really deserves a blog of it's own it was so great) was our amazing classmate Joe. He did a truly amazing job. I really will remember it my entire career.
Joe (among other things) challenged us a lot. While most people could, would and sometimes should be cynical of a graduation speech, because this was Joe, I listened and took it to heart.
Everyday do something that scares you
Every week ask someone for help
Every month well, crap, that one I did forget...
Every year do something that changes the world.
I think I could remember most of them, because I already had plans for what I was going to do to help me achieve those goals.
Sadly, I've been ridiculously lazy since graduation. I mean, I've had all the time in the world and I've listened to meager podcasts, read almost no journals, barely even glanced at my magazine subscriptions, and well. You can see my blogs for yourself. *Bare*
It hasn't been bad at all though. I've got to spend time with my kitten, Spock, and my husband, Ewiggen. Plus, my brother got married.
I've just been lazy professionally.
Now, if you'll excuse me I'm going to go shoot some Zombies with my husband now.
*Left 4 Dead!*
w00t
There are several things I want to do in my life. I've done none of them since I finished school three weeks ago.
Our speaker for the pinning ceremony (which really deserves a blog of it's own it was so great) was our amazing classmate Joe. He did a truly amazing job. I really will remember it my entire career.
Joe (among other things) challenged us a lot. While most people could, would and sometimes should be cynical of a graduation speech, because this was Joe, I listened and took it to heart.
Everyday do something that scares you
Every week ask someone for help
Every month well, crap, that one I did forget...
Every year do something that changes the world.
I think I could remember most of them, because I already had plans for what I was going to do to help me achieve those goals.
Sadly, I've been ridiculously lazy since graduation. I mean, I've had all the time in the world and I've listened to meager podcasts, read almost no journals, barely even glanced at my magazine subscriptions, and well. You can see my blogs for yourself. *Bare*
It hasn't been bad at all though. I've got to spend time with my kitten, Spock, and my husband, Ewiggen. Plus, my brother got married.
I've just been lazy professionally.
Now, if you'll excuse me I'm going to go shoot some Zombies with my husband now.
*Left 4 Dead!*
w00t
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Dr. Dasovich Arrested at DC protest
Dr. Judy is the assistant Medical Director of the Kitchen Medical Clinic. I spent the past year or so working at Bill's Place in a free clinic run by Missouri State Nursing students. I haven't had too many run-ins with Dr. Judy but I can tell you one thing, she's passionate. So her arrest doesn't surprise me.
The Kitchen Medical Clinic has been on the verge of closing for the past 6 months or so. Friends of mine did their clinicals there. They've been working to keep it open/relocate the patients. These patients are not Medicare/Medicaid approved and have no insurance. This clinic is free and the medications are cheap or free. It's an amazing service to these people who would otherwise die or clog up ERs all the time. As of a few days ago the Clinic decided to stay open. They were due to close in July. So even though I don't have all the details about what exactly was going on, on first impulse I am not too shocked by Dr. Judy's reaction. I just wish it had not occurred.
Here's the CSPAN on youtube.
I love the part when the protesters demand equal representation an Baucus laughs and requests more police.
Here's kind of an interesting video.
They're arguing single payer (like Canada, New Zealand, Japan and Australia have)
Weird stuff. Kinda scary. So health care for all would be great, but the worst part of this is the complete lack of democracy. Fair treatment has to start with fair representation.
And the Moral of the Story is...
It doesn't matter if I agree with someone's statement, they should still be able to state it. If I can't refute someone's argument are my beliefs/facts/opinions correct? If I can refute they're argument then why am I afraid to let them speak?
That's all for now...
The Kitchen Medical Clinic has been on the verge of closing for the past 6 months or so. Friends of mine did their clinicals there. They've been working to keep it open/relocate the patients. These patients are not Medicare/Medicaid approved and have no insurance. This clinic is free and the medications are cheap or free. It's an amazing service to these people who would otherwise die or clog up ERs all the time. As of a few days ago the Clinic decided to stay open. They were due to close in July. So even though I don't have all the details about what exactly was going on, on first impulse I am not too shocked by Dr. Judy's reaction. I just wish it had not occurred.
Here's the CSPAN on youtube.
I love the part when the protesters demand equal representation an Baucus laughs and requests more police.
Here's kind of an interesting video.
They're arguing single payer (like Canada, New Zealand, Japan and Australia have)
Weird stuff. Kinda scary. So health care for all would be great, but the worst part of this is the complete lack of democracy. Fair treatment has to start with fair representation.
And the Moral of the Story is...
It doesn't matter if I agree with someone's statement, they should still be able to state it. If I can't refute someone's argument are my beliefs/facts/opinions correct? If I can refute they're argument then why am I afraid to let them speak?
That's all for now...
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