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Anesthesia/Guatemala Missions/Words

Feel Good Pandemic Mask Story

February 9, 2021

Veteran short-term surgical mission certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) gains valuable insight after learning how patients' lives are changed long aft...

Other/Words

I’m Becoming a Vegetarian and my Husband Bought a Cow

February 18, 2018

It’s a Sunday evening in early January, the month of resolutions, and I’m knocking back a slice of pepperoni pizza … All through the fall, I h...

Other/Words

The Christmas Patient

December 9, 2017

Working with very sick patients does more than expose you to suffering, it can reset your rudder with lightening speed, laser accuracy, and knee-weakening grati...

Family/Words

I am a Halloween Failure

October 19, 2017

If a holiday devoted to costume-wearing children demanding a treat so adults don't get tricked confuses you, you have found your tribe. Here's a lighthearted lo...

Anesthesia/Words

How a Random Click Led to a New Job

September 27, 2017

If you are struggling with a big decision, reading this probably won't make your choice any easier, but it might give you a glimpse into why doing what you are ...

Mother's Day
Family/Words

Mother’s Day 2018 – Thank You, High Producers

May 14, 2017

Women make the world a better place, and we do it despite the obstacles to power, money, and education.

pretty female abdomen
Anesthesia/Words

Belly Button Lint and Omphaloliths

April 2, 2017

The people who take care of you in the hospital are sturdy, caring human beings. Here's just one of the many odd and sometimes gross things they deal with.

Clean Underwear on a line
Anesthesia/Words

Do I Really Have To Take Off My Underwear?

January 27, 2017

Most People Hate Coming To The Operating Room Aside from the prospect of having strangers with knives do things to you while you’re sleeping, there are ma...

Why are operating rooms kept so cold
Anesthesia/Words

Why Are Operating Rooms Kept So Cold?

December 18, 2016

Learn why it's so cold in the operating room and the steps we take to keep you warm.

Michael Jackson Drug
Anesthesia/Words

Is That The Michael Jackson Drug?

October 28, 2016

Yes: you probably will get the Michael Jackson drug - read why that's a good thing.

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