June 8, 2005
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THANKS EVERYBODY THAT COMMENTED ON MY LAST PROTECTED POST!!
I appreciate everybody's kind words of advice & encouragement.
I've been busy working, sleeping, spending as much time as I can with Kim. I'm definitely feeling Kimmie withdrawal symptoms. When I'm at work and any kid is in the conversation, I bring Kim up...of course!! I'm off on Friday then I work again on Sat. Pulled 40 hours this week. THATS A FIRST!! Other than school, when it comes to work I haven't pulled full-time before. Yes I know, it sounds pathetic.
I took school slowly so I could help take care of my dad at home. Plus, Kim was still a newborn-1 yr. old and I didn't want to just leave her at home for somebody else to take care of her. So, I did what I thought was best at the time. The longest hours I've ever pulled at work before was when I was preggo with Kimmie (38 hrs.). And this wasn't like what I'm doing now. What I'm doing now....DAMN!! Nursing is hard as hell!! I ain't even bout to sugar coat anything. I'm not even doing nursing skills right now. I'm just a patient care tech. But...we gotta:
- position patients (pulling, pushing, turning)
- cleaning patients (poop, pee, bile, anything & everything)
- change beds....while patients are in them screaming, moaning, groaning
- weighing
- keeping up with all intake & output
- emptying foley bags (urine bags)
...lemme just say dirty work + lots of physical strain. ITS TOUGH!! I come home with my body aching. My feet hurt, back aches, I have a hard time falling asleep cuz my body is just aching.
But....with all the complaining...it doesn't matter!! HONESTLY & TRULY!! My patients are so important to me. Their comfort, cleanliness, and of course health is what the priority is. I look at them and I feel like I'm taking care of my dad all over again. I look at them and it reminds me, I've been in that place. I had a family member that needed this kind of care. This is my opportunity to help these people because most of them don't have family members there for them. Its sad but true...they don't have anybody but those of us in the medical field to assist them. Sometimes all they want is somebody to listen to them. I LOVE IT!!
So far I've seen & heard a whole bunch of things that I haven't heard before. Assisted taking care of chemo patients, fracture patients, even a 19-year-old girl with cerebral pulsy. I've been able to draw blood already. And both times so far I've stuck them once and got blood. WOOHOO!! Definitely an accomplishment considering I learned how to draw blood in ONE day!!
Well...its bout that time and I need SLEEP!! Love you all!!
Comments (12)
The best nurses are always the ones that truly care for their patients. I bet it's such hard work doing what u do but at least loving what you do makes it a bit easier and a lot more rewarding. =o}
Go Char go!
Jacob and I are pulling for you!
I wanted to post a comment to your protected post but I never saw a place where I could comment!
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Sexy Char - I LOVE the profile pic!!
Sorry I've been neglecting your page....I just thought I'd say hello before I get bit by the busy bug once again. Take care
heyyyyy.. working mama now..golly...feels good making your own money now right? hehehe. now save it for kim..and maybe some shopping on the side..hehehehe. i hope we can hangout sometime take care of yourself.
you have one of the most rewarding jobs! i wish i had the dedication and drive to care for other people while caring for myself and family at the same time! take care of yourself, char and get some sleep! remember to save time for yourself too!
i have cousins and aunts that are nurses and i know what you mean...but at least you love doing what you do. take care momma!
Ill be asking you how Nursing school is because Im thinking of going back to college and finishing my Nursing degree (when I dont know lol)
hi shishter n law!!i mish all you guys!tell kimmy that i said hi and give her a biggggo kiss on her cheeks for me please?well hope to see yall soon!bye!muah!
~..*amanda*..~
hey i was browsing and found your site.
very cute.
yeah nursing school CAN be a pain in the ass most of the time!
but dont worry girl - it is worth it!!!
just keep at it - it'll be over before you know it!
i graduate in december from UTA's Nursing school and i cant wait.
thanks.
where are you doing your externship? i want to get one at Cook's Childrens in Ft. Worth, but im not sure if they even do that.
the RN to BSN prorgram at UTA is good - dont worry, im sure you will get in as hard working and determined as you sound! take care!!!
HI! Just passing through- your baby is soo cute!
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