My goal was to write a post every weekend, but it's difficult when you work 3 12-hour-shifts in row and still have 1 more tomorrow. I've worked 5 days altogether officially as an RN since my last post. I definitely feel more confident than I did a week ago, but the learning has only just begun.
I had one preceptor, Anita, for the first 2 days who has been a nurse for many years (also know as a "seasoned" nurse) who was very patient and willing to teach me anything. She also randomly bought me a chocolate chip cookie one day, so she officially won me over.
I have had a second preceptor for the past few days named Michele. Also patient and welcoming and willing to teach me whatever she can. She graduated from nursing school just a year ago, so we are on more similar playing fields. This has been great since she was in my position more recently, and it's really encouraging to see what a confident and skilled nurse she has become in just a year. I still ask tons of questions and feel clumsy and slow most of the time, but I'm getting there! It's funny that when I'm at work, I almost forget that I'm in Alaska so far away from home. Especially when people talk about how hot it is outside. Then I remember where I am and realize how funny that is. Silly, Alaskans.
I promised myself that I would go to bed early tonight since I'm exhausted with one more long shift before my 4 day break. Easier said than done, especially since it looks more like 6pm than 10pm outside, but I must cut this one short. Pictures next time. Nighty night!
I had one preceptor, Anita, for the first 2 days who has been a nurse for many years (also know as a "seasoned" nurse) who was very patient and willing to teach me anything. She also randomly bought me a chocolate chip cookie one day, so she officially won me over.
I have had a second preceptor for the past few days named Michele. Also patient and welcoming and willing to teach me whatever she can. She graduated from nursing school just a year ago, so we are on more similar playing fields. This has been great since she was in my position more recently, and it's really encouraging to see what a confident and skilled nurse she has become in just a year. I still ask tons of questions and feel clumsy and slow most of the time, but I'm getting there! It's funny that when I'm at work, I almost forget that I'm in Alaska so far away from home. Especially when people talk about how hot it is outside. Then I remember where I am and realize how funny that is. Silly, Alaskans.
I promised myself that I would go to bed early tonight since I'm exhausted with one more long shift before my 4 day break. Easier said than done, especially since it looks more like 6pm than 10pm outside, but I must cut this one short. Pictures next time. Nighty night!
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