Morning Sniffles » nursing career

The stage fright

morning sniffles — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:20:19 +0000

It is my birthday and I am supposed to be chillin’ but since I was given the most difficult task of my life, as yet, I ended up having a pick me up at Figaro. AT 7:00 am I was already there rehearsing my lines while sipping their version of caramel macchiato. Caffeine always gives me a kick as it calms me down.
At 6:30, I received a text from my headnurse reminding me of my hosting duty. I told her that I was already within the hospital premises and that I am already freaking out. I started to calm down when she said that she believed in me that is why she chose me for the job.
The lecture started at 9:00 am with my invocation. At first, I felt like my chest is about to explode as my heart is pounding so hard. I started to take deep breaths and reasonable amount of pauses. I was able to finish the prayer. Next thing I know, everything went smoothly.
I got to seat with the division head and had some chitchats. It really helped me to relax and pull it through the entire program.
Another experience that can be added to my accomplishments…personally

Getting the perfect match

morning sniffles — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:31:17 +0000

I was too caught up with my hospital duty that I forgot to respond to the job notifications I received on my email. I did my job search a few months ago right after I was hired as a full time nurse. Right now I have a handful of job matches and I am still browsing through the institutions’ requirements. I hope I’d land on a great career.

Before it gets a flatline

morning sniffles — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:55:28 +0000

After a month of being an orientee, I still feel new to the nursing career. I still have not gotten the hang of the job description and as I carry out my duties, I am thinking that nurses are indeed the unsung heroes of the hospital. They are the ones up on their feet 24/7 that translates to being the heartbeat of the hospital and yet they are underpaid. The tasks are physically and intellectually demanding and I am thinking that if the job is the same as the one abroad, I would rather fly out for a greener pasture as the salary is not enough to support he expenses for medications for the illness or injuries that one might develop in performing her duty.
This just crossed my mind as I was at patient’s bedside doing the morning care. I might consider doing the Dallas job search search as suggested by a colleague is who about to test the nursing career in the US.

Into consideration

morning sniffles — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:50:41 +0000

The only drawback of my resignation from my post, if there would be any, is the insurance coverage that I have lost. I know that there is always affordable life insurance around but still, my faith is stronger than ever and I know that God would be my shield against any danger in this world. He knows that my heart beats for something else and the pulsation of this reality has been trying to escape my chest for the longest.
I have my mindset. I have my dreams. I have my desire. I had to breakaway.

Brain drain

morning sniffles — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:23:43 +0000

We just had our exam and I had trouble answering the pharmacology part. I was tempted to cheat during the exam but I chose not to. I just told myself to do better next week.
I feel to tired neuroligically.

First time in scrubs

morning sniffles — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:08:50 +0000

I have got my scrub suits from the LCP. I was the last one to claim them noting that the start of immersion in the ward is today. It is actually my off today and my duty will start tomorrow.

I was really apprehensive in continuing my training program but my strong desire to do what I want is undeniably palpable.

For now, I will take things as they are without disregard to my passion.

I can’t help but smile seeing my name embroidered on the scrub suits with R.N. at the end of it.