As anticipated, orientation was a week and a half of listening to lectures on such enthralling topics as "Time and Attendance" and "Professional Boundaries." There were more nursing-related topics thrown in there as well, but all-in-all it was 8 days of boredom held in a classroom that could have doubled as a meat locker. But I survived. And, on the upside, I met some fellow newbies to my floor so I won't be going into unit orientation without a familiar face.
Yesterday I pulled my first 12-hour shift in like a month. Ouch. I wasn't really doing anything except following around a nurse on the floor and basically learning where things are kept and the routines of the unit. But after 2 weeks of sleeping 12 hours a day and a week and half of 8-hour days, it was a little rough. I was so tired! But I say bring on the 12-hour days as long as means as I only have to work 3 days a week again. This girl was not cut out for 5 day work weeks.
It was nice to finally get to spend some time on the floor where I will be working. So far I really like the staff I have met and I think I will have a good time working there. I laughed a lot yesterday, so to me that is a good sign. I haven't met my actual preceptor yet, but when I told people yesterday who she was, they all seemed to think I had a good one, so that is exciting. Today they are having about a 2 hour unit orientation for all us newbies so we can meet people and learn a bit about what is going on and eat pizza. I can't decide if I'm more excited about the meeting people or the pizza....just kidding....it's definitely the pizza. :)
Seriously though, I am really ready to have some friends here! I love being back in the Metroplex, but pretty much all of my friends who used to be here are no longer here. Charles has quite a few friends that still live around here, so he is better at the whole being social thing than I am. I am getting tired of just doing nothing all the time. I need friends!!
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With your smile and fun-lovin' attitude you will have friends in no time! I'm glad you are enjoying your new job!
Don't worry Brooke! We will hang out soon. We aren't too far away from you guys...Stephen and I are both out of town this week, but we will call you guys when we get back!
I'm glad you like Cook's! You're going to dazzle everyone, and pretty soon you'll be saying, "People, people, PLEASE! There's only one Brooke! I simply can't hang out with all of you ALL the time!" You'll have to work your admirers in shifts.
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