Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder

Do you ever have one of those days where it seems like you've been busy all day... yet at the end of the day you look around and can't see that you've really accomplished anything?? You wonder what in the world happened to the day. What were you doing all day long? You remember starting several activities... You know you did something because you are very tired. Nurses Announcements Archive Article

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tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

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We love you too!!

Is that little car in your avatar your car???? It is tiny but very cute!!

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tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

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You know........I think I might lose a car like that. My car is taller so if I forget exactly where I parked my car, I just use my key fob to activate the lights. I think smaller/shorter cars like that one need a flag that rises up in the air when activated.

Isn't that one of those "smart cars"??????? Just like the "smart phones". Only as smart as the operators. My smart phone was pretty dumb so I traded it in for an iPhone. Much smarter.

Whispera, MSN, RN

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I think I remember seeing a car just like that in the parking lot at the grocery store this weekend. Same color even. The license plate said "Elphaba" (for all fans of "Wicked," you'll get the humor in that). Maybe I just made it up or have forgotten? I can't quite tell for sure. (typing with one hand while writing a letter with the other).....

:D

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tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

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I kept heading for this thread to post something else, but I got distracted by other threads and posts.

Now that I am here, I forgot what I was going to post.

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teeniebert, LPN

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Yep, that's my smart fortwo. It's not 'smart' like a smart phone; it's smart in terms of fuel efficiency, interchangeable parts, and economical use of space.

LOL I blame it on being over 50!:cheeky:

God love you all who suffer CRS with me! CRS = can't remember sh*t ha!! The way I look at it is; when the oncoming RN comes in to relieve me. 9.5 out of 10 times. I have had such a crazy. busy shift. Taking care of situations as they arise, proper assessment and expediting orders accordingly, solving a 'lil CNA drama here and there, redirecting mostly the same residents numerous times through out the shift, (depending on who my LPN's are that evening, redirecting them numerous times too!) Begging them to please be proactive with the PRN meds. Not as a chemical restraint mind you. I don't want our patients snowed and staring at the wall all day and night. But please my dear c0-workers; if Mr. Delusional Sundownder, Sr. has been raising a ruckus for hours while upsetting other patients and sometimes hurting staff. A nice dose of something to help Mr.Sundowner relax isn't too much to ask. Although Mr. D. Sundowner, Sr. is most likely unable to verbalize gratitude. I am pretty sure the poor agitated patient appreciates a break as well. Whew! Ok now what was I doing before and during all that ruckus and interuptions?? hmmm let me contemplate this for a moment. Heck if I know!! Looking at the paperwork in front of my computer is usually a clue, shoot! Trying to figure out where I put that paperwork, chart, incident report etc. I thought I was working on is at times a challenge and a mind numbing experience in and of itself... Okay I digress = /. When the day/night is over and I really don't have that much to pass on in report to the oncoming RN. Not because I wasn't productive. It is because I have taken on, dealt with and handled my shift. I am not passing all the problems on. YeS! As it is all happening it becomes a big blur by shifts end, no doubt and unless I made notes on my census sheet, heck if I can remember what all happened during my shift. Funny thing now that you mention it, it is SO true.

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tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

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Hey hindsight......love your username. LOL But with this age-activated ADD, my hindsight isn't so good either. Heck.......my sight in general isn't as good as it used to be.

Loved your post, by the way. Mr. Delusional Sundownder, Sr......... ha ha ha

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tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

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Just checking in with everyone to make sure you know who you are and where you are. That is a good start.

Now....remembering what you were doing or what you are supposed to be doing........that's another thing.

I want to know........Has this affliction caused you to forget your New Year's Resolutions????????? It has caused a total blackout for me in the fact that I just keep eating. While I am stuffing my face, I kinda sorta remember saying to myself I need to lose some weight. But then everything gets a little fuzzy about what is supposed to come next. So I just stuff another morsel into my mouth.

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tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

I am finding this happening more and more recently. I think it is a result of all the extra activity involved in transitioning from the old allnurses site to the new allnurses site. LOL

I can't wait 'til things get back to normal.

Is there a "normal"?

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Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN

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1 hour ago, tnbutterfly said:

Is there a "normal"?

Why is there normal and abnormal and who gets to decide the definition? What if those who are thought to be abnormal are really the normal ones?

#deepthoughts