Well my commute is short

So this new job isn't going to be big on the "experience" front. But it will look that way on paper.


This weekend we went to this place that serves fried alligator as an ap. So that's what we had. I actually really liked it and the taste and texture is really hard to describe. It tastes like alligator, not like chicken. Is not gamy and looks like a white fish.

I could not however, bring myself to order the frogs legs. Ummmm maybe next time.

We also finally painted my master bathroom. So its starting to look less builder white and more homey.

Aligator, Frog Legs & paint

Things that are on the agenda this weekend.

From Geriatric to Pediatric

Vent training and certification class today. Practice and skill check off tomorrow. Then a whole new client population with some PALS certification coming soon.

Out like a lion...

So after a 16 hour double shift to end my very first Nursing position. It is onward and upward toward Job # 2. A whole new field. A whole new experience. Some more certifications to pile onto my Resume.

So with a day full of class style orientation today, Vent Certification tomorrow, and a clinical style practice and check off on Friday. It's promising to be a full rest of the week.

Wish me luck!

Makes you feel wanted

So my charge nurse has been begging me to stay, the administrator told me to make sure I at least stay on payroll and I can come back any time. But the most surprising and the best feeling, was when the Nurse Practitioner said that she would gladly write me a reference. She knew I was making the right decision for my career and that she had confidence that I had the "it" factor when it came to nursing. She said she knew when I called that I was reliable and that she could count on my judgement.

I have to say that when they all say, " But we need your experience, I will be lost without you." After 11 months on the floor its amazing what a year can do. It also means that I chose the right nursing school.

Vent Certification & PALS

Will be amazing things to get to include on my resume.

The only things, as far as I know, standing in my way of this job are 1.) The intense background check & 2.) The drug screen. What on earth is a Nursing 11 panel?


So, since 1.) I have already passed this background check twice. & 2.) I have not touched a single narc since I got my Nursing license, and have never done illegal drugs. I should be all good right?

Interview Today

And after the week of work I have had so far and the yet more paperwork and responsibilities and changes being made at work I am now seriously in the job hunt.

I really hope this job pans out. Is there really much difference between 11 months of experience and 12?

Ok off to get ready. I will update this thread when I get back.


***** UPDATE *******

Yes I got the job