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Writing Journal/ Blog ~NurseWriter~

by NurseWriter

Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing · #1373619

My journal + project for my patients. Variety of items- real life, to funny happenings.

1/11/08
This is my first attempt at a blog of my own. I started this for the 500-words-a-day-group.

I believe there is a creative side to all man. Some share it in the words they write, or the deeds they do. For all the heartfelf moments in life, I write.

I gave myself a christmas present of a WDC subscription with the goal of structuring myself to create new items and finish things I had begun.

I am working on items I think will be great for a book I intend to publish for my patients and the families that love them. I want to create a book that will be left with the patient and family. I work in a Long term acute care facility, many of these patients are hospitalized more then a month. Life gets boring, and scarry and sad, I hope to brighten their day. I hope my book can help them through there journey in healthcare. Unless you are a nurse I don't think you even understand what that means. Often it is a horror story of a journey.

If you have anything you would like to share, enter it under the entry "For Your Patients". If you would like to keep your submission private then feel free to e-mail it to me.

I intend on sponsoring a contest for this as well, so if you do enter here in the blog you will be more then welcome to put it in the contest once it is up and running.

I am in need of inspirational, funny, uplifting, spiritual, touching, vivid imagery in all forms. Quotes, poems, stories, jokes, even honesty- amidst depression with a way to lift yourself out of it as an outcome. Anything you can imagine that would entertain you or speak to your heart, if you were bedridden and unable to enjoy many of the things we take for granted, feel free to share it all.

Beyond the project read my blog, Feel free to share or post.

Thanks Lorrie

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

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NurseWriter

Apr 16, 2010 at 6:19pm
In response to "Health Care Reform"

Went to see my family last night and this was one of the topics of the night, plus the tea party, immigration, natural disasters...you know all the things going on in the world that seem to point to changing times. Today I was off and had time to surf the web...even more issues that some just blow me away. What is going in our country? Do any of you see how we are failing as a nation. I truy fear for my grandchildren and generations to come. If I had to put it all together our country and all the BS that is our political system..if you painted a picture on paper it would look like the target practice paper you get on the boardwalk. You know after you hit it with about a zillion bee bee's. Un-recognizable, due to all the missing pieces of the picture. We are slowly wittling away from a proud strong country to a limp paper blowing in the wind on a clothes pin.

NurseWriter

Apr 11, 2010 at 1:24pm
In response to "You what?"

For any of you wondering, the above is a true story.

This comment is attached to a private entry, so it is not available.

Dave J. (Scoop0901)

May 9, 2008 at 1:42pm
In response to "Sour Milk - Word Count 1559"

Well, I'm not a girl, nor am I dead, but a lot of that stuff sounds like some of the abuses visited upon me by my step-father back in the late 60s and the 70s. It started with him kicking and punching me when I was about four-years-old, beginning in the house, but ending up outside, across the street.

I was 13 when my mother died, and he was the basic cause of her death. Basically, he harassed her, tormented her, and other things -- including threatening her with the mob -- to the point her blood pressure was sky high and uncontrolled, even with high doses of blood pressure medication and diuretics. I "invited" him to come to my grandmother's home for a visit with my brother (his son) and me. He refused. He knew I would kill him.

It took a lot of time -- including time in the military and being involved in some of mankind's worst deeds -- to move past the anger ... the rage ... the hatred that I had for him.

To this date, though I don't hate him or think about him, I know I'd love just 30 seconds alone with him.

Back when I was a kid, not much was "abuse" in the eyes of law enforcement. Today, though, things have gone overboard in some cases, to the point where parents are prosecuted for a simple spanking or stern talk/yell at a child. Society needs to figure out a solid definition, not one that's overboard.

Overall, it's a good story.

PaulZ ~ Je Suis Le Reve ~

Feb 13, 2008 at 9:38pm
In response to "I can relate - Word count 117"

Yes, Lorrie, you certainly may use this. Thanks for asking 'tho.

Sorry for the choices forced your way just now, but, you appear to have the strength, (and in your case, the faith) to pass through this doorway to the next. Good luck!

Paul

NurseWriter

Feb 7, 2008 at 10:05pm
In response to "Barley Corn- Word Count: 262"

Still good news. My aunt is trying the positive power within to touch her and imagine healing. It is working so far!!!!!!!!!!!

NurseWriter

Feb 3, 2008 at 7:17pm
In response to "Nature quote for the day"

2/3/08

"A tree is an incomprehensible mystery."

Jim Woodring

They are really cool to look at rom the structure of the bark all the way up to the branches and leaves.

#33. The girls of Ramapo
ID #700909 entered on July 5, 2010 at 10:57pm

#32. Today
ID #700908 entered on July 5, 2010 at 10:38pm

#31. I'm sick and it is beautiful out!
ID #692888 entered on April 11, 2010 at 1:31pm

#30. You what?
ID #682920 entered on April 11, 2010 at 1:26pm

#29. Health Care Reform
ID #682911 entered on April 11, 2010 at 1:36pm

#28. I'm back...lol
ID #682271 entered on January 3, 2010 at 7:48pm

#27. The language of Love
ID #582865 entered on May 19, 2008 at 10:30am

#26. Wonderful things in life- Word Count
ID #572879 entered on January 7, 2010 at 10:50pm

#25. ME- Poetry Word count -23
ID #572474 entered on March 11, 2008 at 1:20pm

#24. Opening the door- Word Count 108
ID #571491 entered on January 4, 2009 at 3:36pm

#23. Adoption, a gift - Word count 654
ID #569719 entered on February 24, 2008 at 11:56am

#22. I love you to my heart. -Word Count 335
ID #567554 entered on February 15, 2008 at 7:40pm

#21. I can relate - Word count 117
ID #567484 entered on July 12, 2008 at 11:09pm

#20. New Cheese, New attitude- Word Count -1028
ID #566978 entered on July 12, 2008 at 11:21pm

#19. Not much to say.- Word count- 330
ID #566203 entered on February 7, 2008 at 10:19pm

#18. Gesture of a Scar- Word count 861- Make up
ID #565317 entered on February 3, 2008 at 6:20pm

#17. Laughing, the Best Medicine #1- THE FORKING -Word count 623
ID #565302 entered on May 19, 2008 at 11:12am

#16. Bathroom Cop Lady- Word Count 950
ID #565051 entered on February 3, 2008 at 6:32pm

#15. For Your Patients
ID #565016 entered on February 2, 2008 at 1:24pm

#14. Story Time- Word Count 567
ID #564496 entered on January 30, 2008 at 9:57pm

#13. Sour Milk - Word Count 1559
ID #564133 entered on January 29, 2008 at 12:56pm

#12. The Love Club- Word count 626
ID #563519 entered on January 26, 2008 at 5:52pm

#11. Blonde Moment : ) Comic Relief
ID #562488 entered on February 2, 2008 at 1:30pm

#10. The Ostrich Theory (Poem)- Word count 167
ID #562381 entered on January 4, 2009 at 3:40pm

#9. What can I do? Word Count-181
ID #562249 entered on January 21, 2008 at 11:36pm

#8. Barley Corn- Word Count: 262
ID #562052 entered on February 7, 2008 at 10:03pm

#7. The Fire Hazard - Word Count 462
ID #562047 entered on January 21, 2008 at 11:37pm

#6. The Power of Water- Word Count 192
ID #561670 entered on January 4, 2009 at 3:44pm

#5. 5,000 Survey Question Link
ID #561633 entered on January 17, 2008 at 5:58pm

#4. Nature quote for the day
ID #561632 entered on January 17, 2008 at 5:32pm

#3. Diabetes- Word Count 190
ID #561453 entered on January 21, 2008 at 11:38pm

#2. Aging ,300 words
ID #561064 entered on March 11, 2009 at 1:36pm

#1. Confusion and pain, thoughts for the day- Word Count 1699
ID #560830 entered on March 11, 2009 at 1:50pm

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