Freedom!

It is all relative.

Today, I got to write my notes without someone looking over my shoulder and making me nervous.  It was a big day for Laura.  Afterwards, they didn't have to make any corrections. Maybe, tomorrow, I'll be allowed to speak with the patients.  

Admittedly, Cardio is boring and repetitive.  Mission has a special, separate "Heart Path" team which provides a thorough explanation of the Heart Healthy diet to lucid patients in the ICU and those about ready to go home.  It was interesting to spend the afternoon with one of those ladies, however, I wouldn't want to do it for more than a week.  When I was back with the Clinical team today, there was only 1 cardio patient who was not already picked up by this Heart Path team, so I got to hang out on the Neuro Trauma floors to fill up my day instead.  Lots of tube feedings, so I brushed up my arithmetic skills and learned a few new adult formulas.  

And, if any of you were wondering.... yes, my neighbor (Bret) is currently playing the Abba CD again.  He started it significantly later in the day than usual.  He MIGHT have a "lady friend" named Helen.  We identified another cat, so the count is AT LEAST seven right now.  Jack, one of his grey cats, has an extra "thumb" on both paws, so he's a fantastic tree climber.  More to come....