I have been kind of quiet about my career swerve since mentioning that I resigned my position at Hospice. I've been feeling like a quitter. The last two weeks, after I gave my resignation, have been rather brutal. I'm not talking about the patients. I love, love working with hospice patients! I also enjoyed working with some very wonderful co-workers. The long hours (sometimes 14 or even more) and the increasing patient load were just a bit much for me. OK, they were a LOT much for me. I don't know if it is because I have Crohn's that I seem to get more worn out but I'm going to use that excuse.
Anyway, it is time that I look forward. I will be working at a surgical center. I will not be working the long shifts. I will be home on week-ends. I will get to start a lot of IV's (yes, don't be scare of me but I do like starting IV's), and I will get to calm and reassure people. I have a dear friend who already works there and I look forward to working with her again. She speaks highly of the other personnel there so I know I am going to meet more friends along the way. I will have a lot to learn but it will be great!
Here's to new beginnings!
Anyway, it is time that I look forward. I will be working at a surgical center. I will not be working the long shifts. I will be home on week-ends. I will get to start a lot of IV's (yes, don't be scare of me but I do like starting IV's), and I will get to calm and reassure people. I have a dear friend who already works there and I look forward to working with her again. She speaks highly of the other personnel there so I know I am going to meet more friends along the way. I will have a lot to learn but it will be great!
Here's to new beginnings!
8 comments:
Waiting for July 16th.. Maybe it will be you?
I hope you are having a lovely day!
Very best wishes with your new job!
Peace be with you!
Goodness, Susie, cut yourself a little slack! You are no quitter. I am amazed that with the Crohn's you still go out to work at all, much less 12-14 hour shifts that would exhaust even the youngest and healthiest. I know you love nursing, and am so pleased for you to have found a job that will be a little kinder to you.
Praying that your new job will do well for you. Starting IV's, that takes a calling. I've only ever started 2, and that was to learn how at Hemophilia of Georgia. I've been lucky to not have to start one on my grandson yet.
Congratulations! I know you will be a great addition to the staff there!
Thank you, everyone!
I have crohns, and I can't imagine even working an 8 hour day anymore. Even with vitamins and naps, I am still tired most of the time. I think you are amazing and a testament to the human spirit.
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