tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10995142.post1185736725800761073..comments2023-10-16T07:17:33.136-04:00Comments on Linda's Notebook: There's A Mousetrap in My Med CartLinda J. Meikle (Former Linda Cash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16338237643711239397noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10995142.post-15791680686009842912009-03-19T16:00:00.000-04:002009-03-19T16:00:00.000-04:00I'm very happy you enjoyed the story. We love smi...I'm very happy you enjoyed the story. We love smiles! Thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>~LindaLinda J. Meikle (Former Linda Cash)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16338237643711239397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10995142.post-66044656757671331142009-03-19T14:54:00.000-04:002009-03-19T14:54:00.000-04:00Thank you, thank you, thank you. My first job out ...Thank you, thank you, thank you. My first job out of nursing school was at a long term care facility (I hadn't really wanted to work in a hospital because I didn't want the stress). At first I had 31 (max) patients in the sub-acute wing. Then I moved to the REAL long term care 'side' of the facility ... and was in tears at least once a day. 42 patients, many with HUGE med loads and the worst often with swallowing difficulties. This facility had an older, more frail population than many others in the area and also had an excellent reputation. <BR/><BR/>I ended up taking a night shift job at the local hospital. <BR/><BR/>Only 8 pts at most... and I permanently injured my back 6 months later. I've wondered if the level of stress brought the back injury on sooner than it would have happened otherwise.<BR/><BR/>Its been 10 years now. I loved your story. It made me smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10995142.post-17785636859746963532009-03-14T15:58:00.000-04:002009-03-14T15:58:00.000-04:00Thanks Katy,I wondered if anyone would read the st...Thanks Katy,<BR/>I wondered if anyone would read the story to the end!<BR/><BR/>Love, Mama LindaLinda J. Meikle (Former Linda Cash)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16338237643711239397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10995142.post-55602495970578062912009-03-13T22:17:00.000-04:002009-03-13T22:17:00.000-04:00Yikes, I could NEVER do what you do, Linda. You'r...Yikes, I could NEVER do what you do, Linda. You're amazing, and very strong-willed. :)<BR/><BR/>love, your paper-pushing ex-daughter-in-law, <BR/><BR/>KatyKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641179984912949520noreply@blogger.com