Work

[zyzyly]

The last few days, on the drive to work, I have come up with a bunch of interesting things to write about. By the time I get home I have forgotten them, or forgotten why I thought they were interesting in the first place.

I was going to write something about my work--what I do, why I like it, why it is hard. I even took a picture to go with it. The words have escaped, but the picture remains.



I like the picture--it was taken in the middle of the ICU on a very chaotic day, but it seems like I am the only one there. I walk under this reflector ball every morning as I am making rounds on the patients. Almost every morning I look up and think, "that would make a good picture".

I like rounds--it is probably the best part of my job right now. Every morning, three of us (pharmacist, nurse practitioner and I) walk around the unit and talk to the nurses about what is going on with their patients. We look at lab results, x-rays and whatever else there is, talk about what is going on, and make recommendations.

I started out there as a nursing assistant, and now I am a clinical expert. I sometimes wonder how that happened.

Comments

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

I love that picture. You actually look dignified. ;)

What does a clinical expert do?

[myasma.livejournal.com]

Pass on what I have learned over the years.

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

that's a terrific photo!

[mylastsigh.livejournal.com]

love the pic!

[blufive.livejournal.com]

just a complete stranger passing through, but I've got to say "me three". That's a fabulous piccy.

[niyabinghi.livejournal.com]

Great photo, Mike :)

I started out there as a nursing assistant, and now I am a clinical expert. I sometimes wonder how that happened.

Hmmm. How about, Because you're that good?

[stupid-freshman.livejournal.com]

awesome pic!

[chaptal.livejournal.com]

How did you get where you are?

You worked hard at it.

Adding to the great pic commenting :)

[detroitfather.livejournal.com]

Almost every morning I look up and think, "that would make a good picture".

And it does!

[waning-estrogen.livejournal.com]

when you're shooting that way, how do you know if the reflection is in focus?

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I really don't, so I take a number of shots and hope for the best.

[poetbear.livejournal.com]

that is a wonderful picture, Mike. you
got there because you're that good, and conscientious,
and dedicated. ~paul

[valdelane.livejournal.com]

The words have escaped, but the picture remains.

That happens to me constantly. It's a beautiful picture, and I'm glad you've found a pleasant aspect to your work.

[ms-priestypants.livejournal.com]

It sounds awful but there is something very reassuring to me about hospitals. I kind of can't wait to be a chaplain at Beth-Israel his summer so I can sink into the hustelbustle and sanitary smell and fluorescent lighting.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to hear of your chaplaincy experiences.

[sistermeg.livejournal.com]

That's fantastic - although I feel a little bit like I am spying on you.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I imagnine it is the same view a security camera would provide.

[vaysha.livejournal.com]

i really like this- it's such a neat perspective- did you use some sort of a lens?

[myasma.livejournal.com]

yeah--a camera lens!!! har-har-har!!!

It is a reflection in one of those reflector half-balls they put on ceilings so you can see what's coming around the corner.

[maggi-may.livejournal.com]

This is my favorite post of yours yet. So often I read other peoples posts and don't really know anything about where they are from, where they work etc. My other favorite one is your more recent talking about a camera guide and flyfishing guides. Again, another glimpse into the life you lead...

[brendamom.livejournal.com]

I am catching up with LJ from a Cyber Cafe in Florida. I LOVE this picture. To me, it is kind of funny too, like a mad scientist being spied on.