Blog entries by Duncan

It is a clinical abbreviation. It stands for 'Within Normal Limits'. It's a handy phrase. We take blood pressure readings and the client asks, "Am I normal?" And I respond, "Your results are within normal limits." And the client asks, "WTF does that mean?" And I respond, "Your reading is less than 140/90, If it were that or higher, I...

It is a clinical abbreviation. It stands for 'Within Normal Limits'. It's a handy phrase. We take blood pressure readings and the client asks, "Am I normal?" And I respond, "Your results are within normal limits." And the client asks, "WTF does that mean?" And I respond, "Your reading is less than 140/90, If it were that or higher, I...

I celebrate April long. It allows those folks who couldn't be with me on the actual birth DAY to still participate in the festivity. I don't do much that would be considered exciting. Generally eat a meal out or go on a road trip. The trips lately have been to San Francisco (my second hometown). This year I decided to go to Louisiana. I've...

C(ardio) P(ulmonary) R(esuscitation) It's a skill that I need to update on a quarterly basis. Lately I have been thinking about my competency. I have been performing my basic job tasks for close to two decades without failure. Sadly (or stupidly) new elements are added to my job description. I am put into a training class that may be an...

Yes, I am a union steward. What do I do? The major part of my work is filing grievances on behalf of employees. Basically, we work with a contact. if an employee feels he/she is being treated in a way that is contrary to what is in the agreement, we file a complaint. The complaint is then heard by the supervisor or manager. If the...

Something that I say to Millennials at work. They don't always seem to get it. I work in nursing at a clinic run by the federal government. My work life in that arena is fairly simple and seldom has any complications or challenges. Even if I face clients who are uncooperative or combative, I shrug and remind them that they are welcome to...

I don't travel much, but when I do I tend to be fussy about what I eat when I'm on the road. I bring my own tea, teapot, tea kettle, coffee, measuring devices, hot plate, cook ware, and mess kit. Sounds like overkill, I know, but there's nothing worse than paying a butt-load of money for a meal that gives you a tummy ache. [MEDIA] A few years...