Nurse Thelma

12/10/2026

12 HOURS. NIGHT SHIFT. DONE. 🌙➡️☀️

​My feet are officially off duty, my brain is operating on 1% battery, and my trusty Crocs just carried me through another wild night! 👟🩺

​To everyone currently crawling into bed while the rest of the world wakes up: WE SURVIVED. 🙌😂

​Night shift crew, drop your post-shift routine in the comments:

1️⃣ Straight to bed 💤
2️⃣ Eat a full dinner (at 7 AM) 🍝
3️⃣ Stare at the wall for 20 minutes first 😳

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07/10/2026

HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT SOMEONE YOU KNOW VERY WELL… AND SUDDENLY FORGOT THEIR NAME? 😭

You know their face.

You know where you met them.

You know what they do.

But when you try to say their name…
NOTHING. 😂

This can happen because remembering a person's face and retrieving their name involve different parts of the memory process.

Sometimes the information is still stored in your memory—you just can't access it at that exact moment.

That's why, minutes later, you suddenly shout:
“OMG! I REMEMBERED!” 😂

It's a surprisingly normal experience.

So the next time someone's name disappears from your brain for 30 seconds, don't panic.

Your brain may simply be taking the scenic route. 🧠

Be honest: whose name have you forgotten while talking directly to them? 😂👇

Nurse Thelma, your Health, my priority.

06/10/2026

🚿 WHY DOES HEARING RUNNING WATER SOMETIMES MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU NEED TO P*E?

You hear a shower running.

You turn on the tap.

Someone flushes the toilet…

And suddenly, your bladder says: “Now!” 😂

But why?

Your brain can develop an association between the sound of running water and urination. Over time, that familiar sound can become a cue that makes you more aware of bladder sensations or increases the urge to urinate.

Cold water can also influence the body in ways that may increase the urge to p*e.

So no, you're not imagining it. 😄

Your brain, bladder and nervous system are constantly communicating—and sometimes, a simple sound is enough to get their attention.

Did this ever happen to you? 👀

Nurse Thelma, your Health, my priority.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

🌄 The hardest climbs yield the absolute best views.
​When the journey feels steep, remember why you started. Every step forward no matter how small is bringing you closer to your summit. Don't give up now.

​✨ Drop a "💪" in the comments if you're pushing through your goals!

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04/10/2026

THE JOURNEY TO WORK IS JUST THE BEGINNING…

The real purpose starts when I walk through those hospital doors and meet the person waiting for my care. 🤍

One shift. One patient. One opportunity to make a difference.

Nurse Thelma, your Health, my priority.

02/10/2026

👀 WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?

Have you ever walked from a dark room into bright sunlight… and suddenly started SNEEZING? 🤧

You’re not imagining it.

For some people, bright light—especially sunlight—can trigger a sneeze.

It’s called the PHOTIC SNEEZE REFLEX.

Scientists believe that in people who have this reflex, the sudden stimulation of the eyes by bright light can somehow trigger nerve signals that result in sneezing.

And here's the interesting part:

Not everyone has it.

So if sunlight makes you sneeze, you may be one of those people! 😂

👇🏽 BE HONEST:

☀️ Step into bright sunlight → 🤧 ACHOO!
Does this happen to you?

Nurse Thelma, your Health, my priority.

30/09/2026

🚨 SUDDEN HEARING LOSS? DON'T WAIT.

If one ear suddenly becomes muffled or you suddenly notice a significant drop in hearing, don't simply assume it's earwax or that it will clear on its own.

Sudden hearing loss can require urgent medical assessment, because some causes are time-sensitive.

⚠️ Especially if it happens suddenly or comes with:
Ringing in the ear

Dizziness

A feeling of fullness in the ear

Difficulty understanding sp*ech

Don't put cotton buds, oil, or other substances into the ear hoping it will fix the problem. Get assessed.

Nurse Thelma, your Health, my priority ❤️

29/09/2026

YOUR MEDICATION LIST MATTERS

Do you know the names of all the medicines you take?

It’s important to know:
The name of each medication
What it is for
When and how you should take it
The dose
Any important instructions or side effects

📌 Keep an updated medication list, especially if you take several medicines or see different healthcare providers.

And please don't stop a prescribed medication suddenly or change the dose on your own.

Speak with your healthcare professional first.
Knowing your medications is part of taking responsibility for your health. ❤️

Nurse Thelma, your Health, my priority. 🩺

29/09/2026

There's always room to build piece by piece.