My new job as a registered nurse has been exciting to say the least, but after being off work for a bit, and then on holiday, I am still trying to adjust to working full time (and without access to the internet!)
I've only been back a few weeks and I've already had to send a patient to the ICU, pronounce a man dead (in front of several weeping family members), insert a nasogastric tube, and much much more! Although I've always had a bit of jealousy over people working desk jobs, there really is nothing else quite like being a nurse (in both a good and bad way).
I don't think I really realized just how much I actually missed nursing for the few months I'd taken off. As much as I don't like working 12hr day/night shifts, and am already suffering loss of contact with friends/family, being back has been quite refreshing (although we'll see how long my overly optimistic attitude lasts).
Caring for poorly people in their most vulnerable moments and sharing those experiences with them, is quite enriching and truly does give me a different perspective on things. I see other nurses who have become so desensitized to it all, and I just pray that I will never become that way. I think if I ever do, it will be time to move on.
For however long I stay being a nurse, I know that I am forever changed as a result of it.
At this point, my future is still very much up in the air, but for now, things are seeming to be on the right track.
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- Kisekae
- Nice to e-meet you! That's internet for Hello. And that's also about as far as I got in planning what to say in this thing...but as a lover of spontaneity and the inability to edit my own words because that would mean actually having an awareness as to the nothingingness that I am about to ramble on about for far too long...I'm just going to go ahead and keep typing. Apparently...
Hi there,
I've been following your blog for a little while now and just had a chance to catch up on some of your posts. I just wanted to let you know how fantastic I think your blog is. Its so sweet and I think everything you write is fantastic. Keep up the good work!
-T
i keep debating on what my career should be- RN, no, yes, no......i'm getting too old. by the time i finally figure it out, i'll be in the icu...LOL hopefully this is a fabulous journey as it already sounds like it is:) wishing u the best pretty! xoxo
@Tiffany Thank you so much!! Your comment made me smile :) x
@Vic It was a long run for me but in the end, worth it. Nursing is very rewarding. And you are never too old!! I had people in my classes that were in their 40's! Best of luck! x