back to work!

I'm just getting back into the swing of working full time, and already I think I have paid my 'penance' for taking minimal shifts over the school year. In the two weeks I've been back at work, I've cleaned up 3 BM accidents (aka - 'sprays') from the same flu-stricken resident within a 4 hour span while being short-staffed, called 9-11 for a suspected back/hip break on a resident who fell, and then again called 9-11 for a epileptic resident who had a seizure, and then proceeded to have 2 more while waiting for the paramedics. All that to say, it has been a crazy few weeks at work!

I am really struggling with getting adjusted to the lazy pace of summer. Sure, work keeps me busy, but it's no where near as stimulating as being in school. I keep reminding myself to just take a breath, and enjoy the peace - fall will be here soon enough!

D.

in my next life,

if such a chance existed, I would be a book critic. I would get paid to read books, then write about them. My dream job! But, seeing how I am 1/2 way to my nursing degree, I figure I should just finish up this path first. :)

Truthfully, the best part about summer is reading. I am not a warm weather fan, or a beach person, so I fill the hours and weekends with reading and library visits. Yes, I am a nerd.

Stats has has begun, and so far so good (knock on wood!). I must say, my math homework has transformed since junior high! There is no comparison. When I was a teen, I don't think I knew what an easer was, or a pencil for that matter. I would do all my math in pen, scribble out my answers, and never ever double check. Fast forward to today: I wouldn't dream of using a pen. I have 3 back-up pencils and 2 erasers in my pencil case at all times, and meticulously re-do tables and graphs until they look perfect. And I triple check! My parents are thanking the heavens, I'm sure - they have made me redo my homework countless times until it was at least legible. 7+ years later, I've finally figured out how to do neat homework on my own.

Happy Tuesday!

D.