Yup. I had to work 6 days this week. I have one more afternoon shift then I get 2 days off. This week was more on the quiet side. I was on a different hall, one I had not been on, and the patients were quiet easy. No fun stuff lol.
So it made for some longer days.
I still am enjoying the unit. Am becoming close to the staff members, which is nice. I hope I can eventually become casual on the unit.
I think I will also apply at delta hospital. I know someone who is the CNE out there and she wants me to apply. There I will be full scope and do meds.
I am not sure what other units I would want to work at surrey.... I guess we will see who hires me LOL.
It is snowing today...so pretty. We were supposed to get alot more, but the weather man was wrong. So far its just a light dusting. But, the kids are out there right now still having some fun.
I am sitting here by the fire, watching....ahhh
I love my backyard :)
Got another wall finished in the living room. My goal by the end of my days off is to have that area done, so we can work on fixing the walls. I want to get the main floor dewallpapered and painted first..thats were people see most lol.
We are hosting a murder mystery party here for my sil birthday on Feb 9th. There is 25 people coming...so I need to get it more presentable. I got the role of Lucy Legs...a las vegas show girl and Brandon is the bartender.
It is going to be a blast...I cant wait!
Well time to get ready for work...give myself some more time to get there in the snow.
And that is it.
It is surreal to think of....wow. I have made it through this long, hard year.
And you know what, I am just about DONE....yup reaching the burnt out stage. I now want to enjoy my career without the pressure of having someone watch my every move lol.
The first year or more will still be learning....but in a different way.
I am still enjoying my time on the surgical unit, and hope I can work there. And I think the staff there would like it to ;) so they say....
I have no idea what I will do with myself when I am done lol. This whole year has been full of work....I dont know how to relax hehe!
I think I need a vacation! I had wanted to go on a trip as a reward and grad. present....but we got the house..and yes, I am super happy with it, but part of me is wishing I could just get away..
It has been a bit of a stressful year on my marriage, things are ok, but I know its been a challenge for brandon having to step up and help more....on top of his busy schedule. And he did a great job. It would just be nice to spend some alone time...reconnecting ....:) I have missed our time together.
So who wants to send us on a trip? :)
Onto another note, I HATE wallpaper.
Our house has too much of it, and we have began the dreadful task of taking it down. It is a nightmare that is taking too long. It does NOT come off easily. At this rate it will take me weeks. I really hate it.
Any tips, I would love to hear them!
We are working slowly, but hard, on making this home ours. It will looks SUPER once it is done. It is amazing what some paint, blinds and light fixtures will do!!!
Well better get some work done.....I have a paper due for clinical....
I still have not solved our babysitting dilemma. So for monday I have no one....
I have NO idea what we will do.
This really sucks. What a time for these problems...just as I am about to finish up!! grrrr
We will see if we can find a miracle in the next couple of days......
On a positive note I LOVE my surgery unit! The staff is sooooo great. I feel so confident and part of the team.
The experience so far is awesome. It is a unit all about doing skills...and I love it! Skills like catheters, wound changes, staple and suture removal, ostomy care, tube feedings, specimen collection and many more!
I will be a pro by the time this is over. :)
I got so much positive feedback today from my preceptor. After day 2 of working on my own, I have impressed her. She says she has no concerns with me, she thinks I am great at what I do, and that I am really confident and know my stuff. That was awesome to hear.
Then she introduced me to Donna, who does hiring ;)
well, Donna told me that she wants me to come see her BEFORE I am done there and bring my resume :)
Julietta will be my reference, and a good one at that!
This gives me a real in! I have the experience and knowledge of the unit, with a reference who has seen me work there.....
Apparently nurses talk....and know a confident, capable student when they see one.
I have been asked to do skills by other RNs. I just thought, my goodness they just expect I know everything and can do it lol...well according to Julietta (my preceptor) they can see I am confident....oh and I am sure Julietta talks about me haha
Julietta also informed me that she was told I was "top of me class" so I would be a "easy" student to have.
She was asked last minute to take me, as my previous one switched units. She was unsure, as she had a lot going on at home...but I guess Nishi (my monitor and instructor) said some pretty great things about me to the clinical nurse educator Linda, that Julietta agreed haha.
So once again, it was a fabulous day for me.
I am loving being a nurse.
I am seeing some amazing results from surgerys
I am seeing some sad situations, but am helping make things just a bit better for that patient
I am learning about all the amazing surgerys
I am seeing different wounds and drains....
(I am sure some of you dont find this interesting or are feeling nauseated lol)
This is my passion. I love it.
I am meant to be a nurse.
And I think I want to work in the surgery unit :)
I am in a panic right now.
I am so upset. I have been crying all day. This is not fair.
The babysitter who I had found, emailed me today saying she didnt think the mornings were going to work for her.
This is after I told her what the times would likey be. And she agreed it was ok.
So now, the day before I start at surrey, she bails on me.
Now I have to find daycare for my children as fast as I can. It is so unfair.
I have posted another add to find someone...no luck.
This week is ok, as they are short shifts and my mom has graciously offered to come here. But as off next week I am daycareless.
This is the worst timing. If I cannot find care, I will not be able to finish.
On another note my preceptor got switched. I am now in surgery. (post op.) I am excited about that :) I talked to my preceptor today and she sounds very nice. She is a older lady, with kids, so related to my daycare woes.
I am super nervous as I start tomorrow at 715. I hope I am up to the task after all this stress. Today was a rough day. The worst for me in a long time.
Please cross your fingers some miracle happens for me....
and send me good luck for preceptorship
Its been awhile! The move has taken a lot out if us!!
We are settling in nice though. The kids love it! They are sharing a room, and have been wonderful. They go right to bed....we are shocked haha.
I am back in school for 3 days. Just covering some subjects we did not go into a lot of detail with, that will be on the exam.
I am going to Surrey Memorial Hospital for my preceptorship. It is about 15 mins away from here. Cant beat that!!!
Not sure what my shifts are, BUT rumor has it that it will be 4 12 hour shifts on and 4 days off. Yikes, not to mention could be days and nights (7pm-7am) It should be an interesting 5 weeks. I should find out by tomorrow sometime. But I do start next week, and go 5 weeks.
I am SUPER nervous.
I am placed with a float nurse. meaning she works in 2 areas. One is orthopedics and one medical. So one with be post op. ward and the other one is acute one. This is going to be more of a challenge for me. I was told it is suited for a strong student who needs to be up for the challenge. YIKES. I need to get some confidence fast. I did not have such a great time on my last clinical, so my confidence is shaken.
My experience will be different then others. They are all on one unit...and need to get to know one....
I need to know 2 floors!! maybe more then one unit. ACK.
So yes, this is why I am super nervous. I PRAY I get a good teacher! lol
Please pray for me....I really need to step it up and believe in myself!!
This is our backyard, nice and private, big trees and lots of room to run!
The Master bedroom.
