Day 1: Baby steps but larger feet
I'm a big girl now. Today I start my first day on my unit and on my shift time (3p-11p). I have to leave in about 30 minutes for the hour-long commute. Usually takes me about 40 minutes, but I always like to give myself plenty of time...since I am on the interstate 90% of the trip and traffic is always unpredictable. Got my work bag packed (with Fellowship of the Ring in tow for my break!!), dinner made and in my thirty-one lunch tote, all my paperwork since I'm still technically on orientation, pinning ceremony scrubs on, hair tie around my wrist, and my badge lying beside my work bag.
This is the real deal.
I'm a bit nervous, as to be expected. I have no idea what to expect and I don't know what type of responsibilities I'll have today. It feels like I'm in school all over again on my first clinical day, except I have a title and paycheck attached to me now. Not to mention, I can actually get sued, but hopefully that will never happen. I hope I don't forget what I learned in my training, especially my NCI, which hopefully I also won't have to use anytime soon. Not that I'm asking for an "easy" first day, but we'll see. In any nursing world I don't think such a term exists if you ask me. And everyone I've talked to says all the "crazy" stuff happens on second shift, so no pressure! It's a strange set of emotions I guess; I didn't expect that this is where I would end up. I was certain for a while that I would end up working Med/Surg somewhere for the time being...which is fine. It's all fine. But shoot, God's timing...I tell you. 2 years ago today, I was flying back home after spending four weeks in Scotland. And now? I'm starting my new and first job as a Berea College graduated baccalaureate prepared NURSE. I hope I can keep my head on straight, remember my roots and wear the name Berea proud. I still can't help but feel a swell of pride every time I walk out the door and see my degree, grad hat and stoles hanging up on the wall. It is possible; the Berea thing. It really is. So yeah. That's that for now. I'll try to update on here as much as I can, but I can't guarantee regular posts from this point on. Thank you all for your support, prayers and words of encouragement. It is much appreciated and I have not forgotten what you lot have done for me. Makes me happy and a bit at ease to know that God and so many people have got my back.
This is the real deal.
I'm a bit nervous, as to be expected. I have no idea what to expect and I don't know what type of responsibilities I'll have today. It feels like I'm in school all over again on my first clinical day, except I have a title and paycheck attached to me now. Not to mention, I can actually get sued, but hopefully that will never happen. I hope I don't forget what I learned in my training, especially my NCI, which hopefully I also won't have to use anytime soon. Not that I'm asking for an "easy" first day, but we'll see. In any nursing world I don't think such a term exists if you ask me. And everyone I've talked to says all the "crazy" stuff happens on second shift, so no pressure! It's a strange set of emotions I guess; I didn't expect that this is where I would end up. I was certain for a while that I would end up working Med/Surg somewhere for the time being...which is fine. It's all fine. But shoot, God's timing...I tell you. 2 years ago today, I was flying back home after spending four weeks in Scotland. And now? I'm starting my new and first job as a Berea College graduated baccalaureate prepared NURSE. I hope I can keep my head on straight, remember my roots and wear the name Berea proud. I still can't help but feel a swell of pride every time I walk out the door and see my degree, grad hat and stoles hanging up on the wall. It is possible; the Berea thing. It really is. So yeah. That's that for now. I'll try to update on here as much as I can, but I can't guarantee regular posts from this point on. Thank you all for your support, prayers and words of encouragement. It is much appreciated and I have not forgotten what you lot have done for me. Makes me happy and a bit at ease to know that God and so many people have got my back.
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