Journal of work experience

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Hey Everyone!

I have been a CNA in my hospital's nursing resource float pool for 2 years and I just got this idea from my mom that I should start a journal and write down some things about my night at work after my shift is over as to keep a journal of my work experience... She is always amazed at the crazy stories I bring home about what happened at work and she says I could write a book someday...

I don't know that my stories will ever be published, but it got me thinking.. this would be a really cool idea.. Some day several years down the road, I can look back at this journal and laugh at all of the crazy things that happened in my first job in healthcare!

I only wish I had thought of this sooner!

Do any of you nurses or aides keep a journal? Do any of you have any suggestions for me?

Thanks, guys!

Kool-aide.

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Specializes in PACU, OR.

I think it's an excellent idea! It will enable you not only to acquire a fund of stories which may indeed be compiled into a book one day, but will help you to hone your writing skills!

Think of the "vet" books by James Herriott, and the "Doctor" series by, I think it was Richard Gordon...I think it's high time a talented nurse author jumped on the bandwagon.

Just remember the privacy laws, which I'm sure I don't even have to mention, and go and get yourself a nice thick hard cover book to jot down your stories while they're fresh in your memory; if you are planning on typing it on your pc, always back up a copy, or print what you've typed-there's nothing more frustrating than compiling something and have your HDD crash!

I hope you have lots of fun and make lots of money :)

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

There was an interesting discussion on this same subject recently. The thread was called "The ethics and laws associated with keeping a personal diary".

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Specializes in PACU, OR.

Here's the thread...

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/ethics-laws-associated-523986-page6.html

Dave I read post #7, and I bet you did :D

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Specializes in Cardiac.
There was an interesting discussion on this same subject recently. The thread was called "The ethics and laws associated with keeping a personal diary".

Dave, I read your comment on "The ethics and laws associated with keeping a personal diary" thread and I laughed out loud! HILARIOUS!! :yeah::up::D

I approve! lol

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There have been some good books written by nurses about their experiences. There is one written by Echo Heron that I enjoyed (though I doubt some of her tales where she practically outdiagnoses even the best doctors, lol). I read it while I was in nursing school and couldn't put it down.

Intensive Care; The Story of a Nurse by Echo Heron.

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
Dave, I read your comment on "The ethics and laws associated with keeping a personal diary" thread and I laughed out loud! HILARIOUS!! I approve! lol

I don't understand. :confused: (nudge-nudge, wink-wink)

Dave

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