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644 days ago
Howdy! Has it really been this long since my last blog? Wow, how time flies! After careful consideration, I switched jobs recently. The "dream" job that I had turned into a bit of a nightmare. The facility I worked at was beautiful and the residents whom I cared for were wonderful and will be missed, but I started to dread going into work. I worked with some really awesome people and the families that I engaged with were great. I just started to feel "rushed" with my med pass and felt like I couldn't spend any "quality nursing time" with the residents. Although I bonded with quite a few residents, my heart just wasn't in it and I felt like my license that I worked sooooo hard to get was on the line at times and no one cared. So, after discussing my options with my husband, I was interviewed and hired at a new health and rehabilitation center. I work on the skilled nursing unit on the night shift from 10pm to 6am Monday through Friday. So no ...
794 days ago
Ummm, maybe this "dream job" isn't what I thought it was going to be. Today I went in to fill and sign paperwork and get my TB test. The nurse who did the test told me that many "experienced" nurses quit because the evening shift (3-11pm) is too demanding and that the med pass is a killer. He was also gracious enough to share that many suffer in silence until they can no longer take it and quit. Well, I'm not a quitter! I need my 100 hours! I wanted to shout all of this at him along with, "stop raining on my parade, dang it" but instead I smiled and said that was too bad. I also told him that I was in for the experience and that perhaps I could help make some changes. He looked at me like I was a dumb-@**. Oh well. He did offer to help me and that his door was always open if I needed help or someone to listen to. Hummm, my instinct is screaming, "Get in, get out!" What do you think???
796 days ago
I had a few "licensed practical nurse" interviews last week. All of them went really well (or so I felt they did!) but none of them gave me the feeling that one did. From the moment I walked through the doors in this facility, I felt like I was in my home-away-from-home. The receptionist was friendly and helpful and acted as if we knew each other. Then the interviewer entered the lobby with a bright and warm smile. After a few minutes with her, I felt "home". I immediately wanted to tell her that I would take the position but I thought I'd better not seem too desperate! Then she gave my a tour of the facility and then introduced me to the lady who is to become my mentor. WOW, talk about a momma hen, and I mean that with pure affection! Her wit, professionalism, intelligence and beauty struck me like I was hitting a pot of gold! Now the residents, what can I say about them? I met a few during my tour and again, WOW, I felt home! Now this can all change, I ...
804 days ago
I'm so thrilled to say that I am now a licensed practical nurse! I completed the NCLEX examination last week and passed it! I don't have a job lined up yet.....still trying to get used to the fact that I passed and now can venture out into the world of nursing! Good luck to you all!
831 days ago
Yes, this mom needs a break from mommyhood. I really don't know how stay-at-home moms do it! I've been so busy with taking my children to school, meetings at the school, cleaning house, doing laundry, helping with homework that I need a break! With one in school, it was a breeze, but with two? Wow!!!!! Don't get me wrong, I have a nice break while they are at school, but seriously, it's been a month since I graduated and I just finally applied for my licensure from the Board of Nursing today. Perhaps when my kids graduation from high school I will then be able to take the NCLEX! Thank goodness all the hugs, kisses, and smiles make it all worth it!!!!!!
