Holy slacker!

AHH! I have not updated in WEEKS! So so bad! Honestly, outside of working all the time, I don't have too much to update about! Cody and I each went to our separate family's for Thanksgiving and had a lot of good quality time at home. It was like planes, trains and automobiles for me to get back after a delayed flight and a re-route into Phoenix! Moral of the story is, I made it back with a slight...

Dealing in Variables

Work this week was an experiment in variables. My schedule was all over the place and was early hours instead of later ones. It was definitely a challenge to adjust this week, but I feel like I learned a lot about different areas of the hospital. I was able to shadow in the cath lab, and with the wound care nurse. I also got certified to assess patients for possible stroke through the National Institute...

Excitement Galore

Hello All! Last week was AWESOME! I got loads of experiences in the Emergency Department, using my nursing brain and working on my skills! I'm starting to feel more like a nurse and less like a nuisance, although I still feel like I am in the way at times. Cody came back from his backpacking trip in Ohio and we were able to spend a lot of time together catching up and telling stories. Friday, we...

Adjusting

First full week of 3-11 pm work was rough! I never thought of myself as a morning person, but I guess I kind of am. I do like having the morning to pack healthy food and run errands, and grab Starbucks without the rush. Adjusting to work life versus school life has been very strange. I find that after I finish a task or activity, I don't know what to do next. I gave myself last week to adjust, and...

1st Week of School, Errr Work!!

Last week was my first week! Soooo exciting to finally put all of this hard work into action! This week was all training and orientation, but we were able to meet our ER new grad group which was awesome! The 7 of us really get along well and we have really gelled well so far! The first week focused on how Tucson Medical Center functions and wants things done. Cool things I found out that I did not...

Entering adulthood

Eek! I passed my boards!!! I am now, Lauren Blackley MSN, RN!! This means that I start my job on Monday and I am now officially, officially entering adulthood! Cody has been very supportive through all of this latest craziness and the day I took the test was no exception! He took me out to dinner to celebrate being done and he made me feel really loved :) Not unusual for him, but special none the...

I'd appreciate this week being over now.

My NCLEX (aka my exam to determine whether I'm a real nurse) is next Monday, so I would really appreciate if this week would hurry by. That being said, the last week has actually been pretty good considering I stayed in my house and studied all day, everyday. I am getting into a pretty good routine with an early morning workout, a quick Starbucks run, and a shower before sitting down to study. Cody...

Snooze-fest

Since the last post, I've been trying to come up with some great pictures and stories tell. I've got nada. Cody has been pretty busy with work and activities (biking, climbing, etc.) and I've been studying my little tail off. Hence, no photos. We went to a party at our friends house on Friday night that was fun, but I had to leave early to babysit the next day and Cody came with me. Saturday football...