I blame...... Hillary :)

I have a story. Hill and I arranged a little chat last Saturday. After we hung up the phone I went into Superstore..... without my keys! But I left the window open some, however could not get my arm in there. My timmy's coffee was getting colder and colder. So I ran inside and bought................... a tube of wrapping paper and NO that did not work. Now I am desperate. My mom and dad were busy and could not bring me a hanger in time to save the coffee so I ran inside bought a huge wooden spoon..... and yes that worked. Not only did I get into my car, enjoy the coffee but I really don't regret buying the wrapping paper or the spoon!

woot!

I got a job folks. Gotta just love that phone call. I was driving with Tavis and a little down that I had not heard back yet from the interview for Community Care. It was about 4:45pm and usually chinook health offices are closed. So I get a private call which means it is work probably wanting me to come in for a night shift at the beds. Me... not really interested but hey. I was wrong! It was the person hiring for Community Care and she offered me a .73 transitional grad nurse position. It is a one year temporary position.
I never saw myself working in this capacity however it is great experience. You are a case manager when you go into a persons home assess them and their environment. We support the client to remain as independent as possible. In this position I am working as a team with a more senior RN. I can apply for other positions as well when I want to within the year to begin working as an independent RN. Crazy!!!

So yeah, life is shifting and I can't believe I am starting a new job next week!!!

and today...

Well I did end up getting a call back and had my first potential nurse interview. It was an hour long. I was so nervous before I went. I had to work for the last three days including two night shifts. I got home at midnight monday from work and at 9am was my interview. So I had some trouble falling asleep but at least I got more sleep than the two nights before. This though did not help my nerves. I just wanted to cry and not go (don't ask how this is a functional trait in my life because I am trying to figure it out myself). Anyway I was tempted to drink lots of coffee, thank goodness I refrained otherwise I would of acted like a complete nervous idiot. The interview went well I think. There were lots of questions like "how did you prepare for this interview?" and "how in the past have you dealt with conflict?". What was different was that they gave me a case study to read over about a 85 year old woman, a list of her medication, family information and medical history. I had 10 minutes to read, prioritize her care, and make a comprehensive nursing care plan. We do this in class so I made a diagram and explained what I would do. They said I had addressed all the aspects they were looking for so that made me really proud. Now I just wait and keep looking for more jobs. The experience was great!

When life seemed easier

Life did not seem easier two weeks ago but now that my preceptorship is all done I find myself sitting around hoping to called for a job. I applied for about 4 and today I am really nervous because i haven't heard back. I don't really know what to do. I want to call the manager however it says that successful candidates will recieve a call back. Therefore i don't want to make them annoyed by calling and asking. But maybe then I will seem interested...... bbbah!

Preceptor ship ing

My preceptorship for my final semester of nursing starts on Monday. I am going to the health office in Coaldale where I will find out what I will be doing. I am probably going to do some research for different grants and proposals. Another woman besides my preceptor does actual population work with the Kanadier Mennonites so I hope to be able to travel with her for a bit.
I thankfully have my voice back however it is a bit raspy (or sexy). I am excited to begin my prectorship. I have a feeling I will be a lot busier and learn a lot from my placement.

Guess who's back.... back again

Yes its back! My voice returned to me this morning when I woke up. I could talk sing and hum out loud for the world to hear. And the world did hear... Yes, the world did hear.

No Voice

I am not being political right now, I literally have no voice. I sound like a hinge that needs WD40. I love WD40 it works so well. Probably would not work on my voice though.