Category Archives: work

This One Time, in an Ambulance

Posted on November 20, 2016 by staggeringduck

Well,  I haven’t written anything longer than a “CYA” Patient Care document in quite some time. I wonder who reads them, other than the occasional once-over by my partner to make sure I haven’t missed any of the best parts … Continue reading →

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Sick/Not Sick

Posted on May 17, 2014 by staggeringduck

It’s 0530 and I’m just about finished my last hospital shift for practicum. The ER is… actually fun- if you’re not a patient. I’m the IV superstar student here- I will hit it the first time, every time- even if … Continue reading →

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Out of the Frying Pan

Posted on April 9, 2014 by staggeringduck

I watched this Ted talk a while ago and I have to say, it’s done a lot to change my perspective on stress. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean I don’t have any (stress), it doesn’t mean I’m not up until the … Continue reading →

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Go Big

Posted on February 26, 2014 by staggeringduck

You’re probably going to hear a lot about my EMT School Adventures over the next few months. Can’t help it. Other than seeing the Lego movie last week, I haven’t done a damn thing that wasn’t to do with school. … Continue reading →

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What are you doing here?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by staggeringduck

Not everyone wakes up one day and decides “Wow! Riding in the back of an ambulance up to my elbows in someone’s guts sounds like FUN!” In fact, very very few people ever come to that realization. And really, I … Continue reading →

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as Crazy Does

Posted on November 18, 2013 by staggeringduck

  So, since my last post, I have ass-over-teakettled into a nasty bout of depression. In fact, I think the whole Hoodie post was a big red flag had I bothered to notice. Since the seriously crazy week I spent … Continue reading →

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Call of the Wild

Posted on July 17, 2013 by staggeringduck

There are days, sometimes weeks and months where I think DH and Reasonable Child would be better off if I just wandered off into the woods and didn’t come back. It’s times like that when it doesn’t seem to matter … Continue reading →

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Take This Job…

Posted on July 15, 2013 by staggeringduck

And in conclusion to yesterday’s epic post, which I know you lost sleep over…   “For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen” -Douglas Adams With the exception of some shameless mocking that … Continue reading →

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Lemonface

Posted on July 14, 2013 by staggeringduck

I realized, belatedly, that I was sure I had seen the woman before, and I was sure that it was on People of Walmart. From her stencil-applied blue eyeshadow and blush, to her tightly curled old lady mullet pulled up … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt III (for the rest of you hunters)

Posted on June 6, 2013 by staggeringduck

Dear Valued Applicant, Let me tell you a few things about your hirability. Firstly- your resume sucks. Almost all resumes are terrible and weak, so don’t worry, we won’t hold that against you (much). It isn’t the strength of your … Continue reading →

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