Early Monday Morning

Well it's been nearly a week since I've posted.  I've spent this evening catching up on my alerts (in case you can't tell by your comments, lol).  Had a few days worth, but catch up I did.

WEDNESDAY:  Well I did my #3 shift and it was pretty good.  We have a new night nurse, C, and she was paired  up with me for orientation.  C says her background is PACU (recovery) and ER, but mostly PACU.  I could tell.  I could also tell that she has hardly ever touched a computer, which is not a good thing since we are all computerized charting.  It was also surprising to me that she had difficulty with the PIXUS (computerized machine that holds all our medications) since 95% of the country's hospitals have these.  And I know that C had to have had a PIXUS as she came from a very, very large city and hospital.  So, just a little surprised that's all.  C is very, very nice and works hard, which is a plus and the night goes well.

THURSDAY:  I think Thursday went by in a blur because I don't remember much.  I did get up and get Caleb from school, but I don't think there was much else exciting happening.  We ordered out from On The Border, which is always good and was so tonight.  But oh the food was especially salty.

FRIDAY:  I had to pick up the boy early from school as his allergies were in full swing.  He did make it most of the day though, probably long enough for his morning allergy med to wear off.  Then I did shift #4 and am paired with C again and we are in triage.  Now remember her lack of computer experience and double that with a lack of typing skills.  Triage needs to be focus assessments, quick and to the point, complete in 5 minutes or less.  C was averaging 15minutes or more per triage.  I did jump in and finish some up to speed things along, or do some myself if we started to get backed up.  But I spent most of the night encouraging, proding, and helping out in the back.  Thanks goodness everyone must have been afraid to tempt the juju of Friday 13th and we weren't that busy, or I would have had to jump in and do a lot more.  But I think by the end of the night C had a hang of the triage procedures.  And I did talk to her about the lack of her computer and typing skills and encouraged her to buy a typing book.  I told C if she didn't increase her skills she would be so way behind once she was off orientation.  C agreed with me and wasn't offended in the least, which was good, because she really is a nice person.

SATURDAY: Another blur.  I was so tired when I got home Saturday morning as I'm not used to working so much in one week.  I was just about to head to bed when little Mr Caleb got up "Hi Mom!"  Okay, so I stay up for a little while so David (who didn't work that night) or Hannah could sleep in a little, but by 0930 I was falling asleep at the computer.  "Caleb I'm going to bed now."  "But Mom!  I'll be lonely!"  Oh jeez, jerk my quilt chain why don't ya?  "Caleb, I'm tired and I can't stay awake any longer.  I'll wake up your Dad."  "Oh, okay."  Nighty night.  Didn't do much once I got up either, pretty much worthless, lol.

SUNDAY:  I got up early this morning and went to a bridal shower for a cutie at work.  I was a tiny bit late, which didn't bother me because I hate being the first to arrive.  Now I love this cute young girl, but this bridal shower lasted 4 hours!  Can you say "open your presents already?"  We ate (good food), played games, designed toilet paper dresses, and then after 3 hours it was finally time to open presents, which took another hour.  Oh my!  I finally couldn't resist and said "Hey S, are you this slow during codes?"  Oh my, she just blushed big time, but didn't hurry anymore.  Everyone laughed because I know they had been thinking "hurry up all ready" but wasn't saying it.  Oh well, I never (and I mean never) get to go out and have me time with friends, so I did enjoy my time out.  I just needed to get home and cook dinner, which I did.  I cooked Herb Dijon Crusted Chicken, Steamed Green Beans and Broccoli, Salad, Corn (for the boy) and Wild Rice.  Yummy!

Well, I should be caught up for now.  Here is a video to get your week off to a bang... 

PS:  I've been visiting Donna's journal and discovered all her wonderful tags.  You'll find her link on my side bar.  Go visit and see all her great graphics.

Tags: Work, Bridal Showers,Dream Dinners, Cutest Baby Fart