What day is it? That was the question I was asked about at 8am today when I got my first phone call of the day. "Excuse me"?, I said repeating the question. "you heard me", she said, "what day is it and what time is it as well"? I was at my other job today. … Continue reading What day is it?
Ancestors…
Anyone who knows me knows I just adore my children and my grandchildren. They are my life. However, my "hobby", my passion for research takes me to my genealogy research. Most people have heard of this new "hobby" people are embarking on. I have to give credit where credit is due. To my sweet father-in-law … Continue reading Ancestors…
Can you braid my hair?
Braiding hair I have three younger brothers. I have two older sisters. I did not grow up with my sisters, just my three little brothers. My mother died when I was nine. My grandmother raised the four of us the best she could. Braiding hair was not part of the program. My hair was mostly … Continue reading Can you braid my hair?
Lesson learned…
A lesson to be learned Here I am in beautiful Dublin. A wonderful city and Ireland an incredible country. I came here before my trip to Scotland, I have always wanted to come here and I know for sure I want to return, however, lesson learned. What is that you might ask? Well, four years … Continue reading Lesson learned…
ONS Leadership Conference… can’t forget to be a tourist too…
My first Leadership Conference! I am a nurse. I am sure that you figured this out by now. I have been a nurse for 17 years and an Oncology nurse for 16 of those years. I belong to the Oncology Nursing Society and am a new board member of my chapter. 2 years ago I … Continue reading ONS Leadership Conference… can’t forget to be a tourist too…
Can’t do it all by myself…
We all need a little help sometimes So this is a picture of my messy backyard, nice shot with George the loyal terrier. More about him later. As you can see, there is a nice "pergola" which is the proper name for this sun protection apparatus. Well, let's have a little bit of background. I … Continue reading Can’t do it all by myself…
Um, excuse me, can I just do my job?
Hey, I need to just assess my patient Coming on my 4th night shift, I am a little salty. Sleep deprivation is at its highest and coffee is not hitting the high note, but I am beyond alert and oriented. I have worked the night shift for almost 18 years and I know some of … Continue reading Um, excuse me, can I just do my job?
“Hi, my name is Sheri and I am going to be your nurse tonight”!
The other job besides mom Not sure how many of you have heard this in your lifetime and to be honest, not sure how many times I have said it. This is my line. My schtick, my hey, my hello and how do you do. As you may have guessed from the title, I am … Continue reading “Hi, my name is Sheri and I am going to be your nurse tonight”!
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
