"I'll give you 5 minutes."
Pt; Hey, Kelly!
Me; Yes?
Pt; If you have a minute, can you (insert request, demand, expletive phrase, depending on the day)
Me; I'm right in the middle of something right now, but I'll help you when I'm finished.
Pt; Ok, I'll give you 5 minutes.
Me; Great. Thank you.
I've been settled into my MA job for the last few weeks, or I'm "comfy," as a night nurse described me to a nursing student as a travel nurse. You know, it's not my favorite population to work with, but thus far it's been my favorite assignment. And it's because of the staff. Their "can do" kind of attitude really does make a difference. I don't feel like I'm inconveniencing anyone when I ask them to do something, as I've experienced previously. They help the patients out, instead of just repeating "tell your nurse," (though in some instances they really do need to ask us nurses). I've already gotten to know some nice folks and received an invite from a co-worker to watch the Super Bowl last night, which I declined because let's face it, I was pretty worn out. And 4 out of the 5 days I'm at work, we're short-staffed, but we get it done and have a good time. Because if you genuinely enjoy what you do, it shows.
And I've felt so welcomed as a travel nurse here. Everyone (with the always at least one exception) has been so willing to help me out, and I'm not afraid to ask for help for fear of feeling stupid. Even though I've already received the "whoever oriented you should have showed you this" spiel and I still am not in half of the computer programs I need to do some parts of my job, you know? It's fine. It's all fine. I'm making it work, and I am so appreciative of the help I've received. I'm in a really good place right now. A good place. And this area, the city, the food, all of it. I love it. Except the Mass Turnpike and the Mass drivers in general. Don't love them so much. But what I've enjoyed the most is the patients, believe it or not. Since I'm there 5 days a week, some of them I've gotten to know pretty well. Unfortunately, I've seen some of them decline, which is both sad and frustrating. I already know it's going to be a difficult goodbye when that day comes. I'm not looking forward to it.
Me; Yes?
Pt; If you have a minute, can you (insert request, demand, expletive phrase, depending on the day)
Me; I'm right in the middle of something right now, but I'll help you when I'm finished.
Pt; Ok, I'll give you 5 minutes.
Me; Great. Thank you.
I've been settled into my MA job for the last few weeks, or I'm "comfy," as a night nurse described me to a nursing student as a travel nurse. You know, it's not my favorite population to work with, but thus far it's been my favorite assignment. And it's because of the staff. Their "can do" kind of attitude really does make a difference. I don't feel like I'm inconveniencing anyone when I ask them to do something, as I've experienced previously. They help the patients out, instead of just repeating "tell your nurse," (though in some instances they really do need to ask us nurses). I've already gotten to know some nice folks and received an invite from a co-worker to watch the Super Bowl last night, which I declined because let's face it, I was pretty worn out. And 4 out of the 5 days I'm at work, we're short-staffed, but we get it done and have a good time. Because if you genuinely enjoy what you do, it shows.
And I've felt so welcomed as a travel nurse here. Everyone (with the always at least one exception) has been so willing to help me out, and I'm not afraid to ask for help for fear of feeling stupid. Even though I've already received the "whoever oriented you should have showed you this" spiel and I still am not in half of the computer programs I need to do some parts of my job, you know? It's fine. It's all fine. I'm making it work, and I am so appreciative of the help I've received. I'm in a really good place right now. A good place. And this area, the city, the food, all of it. I love it. Except the Mass Turnpike and the Mass drivers in general. Don't love them so much. But what I've enjoyed the most is the patients, believe it or not. Since I'm there 5 days a week, some of them I've gotten to know pretty well. Unfortunately, I've seen some of them decline, which is both sad and frustrating. I already know it's going to be a difficult goodbye when that day comes. I'm not looking forward to it.
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