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Thank you, Weekend.

I have made it to the weekend. Thank. God.

Yesterday, I had the most defeating day of clinicals ever. I took 5 patients on my own. But they weren't just your typical patients - they all had like 5 different IV drips going, multiple drains, one of my patients got a leg amputation, one was crazy......

To a veteran nurse - or just a good and competent nurse- that probably seems easy. But I feel like quite the "Novice" still....

Let's just say my 12 hour shift turned into a 14 hour shift, and I wanted to hide in a linen closet and cry yesterday. But, I survived!!!!   :-)

I can't wait to get adjusted to things. Every night this week -- all I do is have on-going nightmares about hospitals, IV drips, people bleeding to death. I wake up in the middle of the night and think "I don't even want to sleep anyomre!- These Dreams suck!"

But this is a learning experience, and I will get my "routine" down and on my feet in no time (I hope....)
On the Really-Fantastic-Friday-Side....
  • It's the 1st weekend I've had since the 4th of July!
  • I had my Capstone Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday - and totally Rocked it! My high school speech-skills came back!
  • I'm done with all assignments & have 1 clinical left (2 weeks to go total!)
  • I'm getting my hair cut today. (I look scrappy. People might be mistaking me for a homeless girl..)
  • I get my wedding ring back today (it was getting resized -- let's just say, it had been falling off A LOT) - So I'm really excited to have a ring that fits me again!
  • I'm going "deer scouting" with Ryan tomorrow. Well, I'm not looking for deer - I'm just going out in the mountains helping him find land early early in the morning -- when it's gorgeous out. (Basically I'll be there for moral support to drink coffee and talk his ear off)
  • Then we're going to a Wine Vineyard in Sonoita, AZ. (If I behave.....) ;)
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! :-) Last year at this time, I was home in ND with my family starting the preparations for my own wedding! Wow, a year goes fast!
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Marlys said…
Sorry you had a bad day yesterday - and that nothing too serious happened that wanted to make you cry! 5 very ill patients is a lot for a novice but you will get better with experience - trust me! Don't lose hope! And congrats on rocking the capstone dress rehearsal! Have a fun weekend! You need it!
July 30, 2010 at 6:31 AM
Lisa's Yarns said…
You can do it! The finish line is in sight! :)

Have a wonderful weekend with Ryan! Give yourself permission to take it easy. Take a nap or relax a bit in some way. You earned it!

If it makes you feel any better, I totally bawled my entire drive home on Tuesday when I went home sick. FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER! I was just THAT tired. I am not kidding when I say I felt like an over-tired toddler.. I was a hot mess!!
July 30, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Unknown said…
How exhausting your day must have been, Abby. Enjoy your well deserved break. Driving up into the mountains sounds wonderful. Enjoy!!!
July 30, 2010 at 7:51 AM
Cherry Blossoms said…
You can do it!!

Going to wine vineyard sounds lovely. I have always wanted to scout out the vineyards in southern AZ. Please enjoy a glass of vino for me!!
July 30, 2010 at 4:09 PM
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