I have successfully completed my first week and it was a walk in the park. It felt good. I think I could get used to 4 hour shifts :)I will continue to work 4 hour shifts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the next 3 weeks and then I'll begin on a 6 hour stint. Slow and steady really does win the race.
Monday was mainly spent catching up on my Emails which I have yet to complete. I had a years worth of this crap. I also spent time getting refamilar with patients and environment. There have been a number of changes within the last year. 50% of my Emails read, "your mailbox has been closed as it is full." Well I guess so!! I also had to get tested and refitted for my protective respiratory mask. I like my new one much better as it is more flattering to my complexion with its turquoise colour.
Wednesday I did my CPR recertification as I was overdue. There have been changes since I last got my certification which I was aware of....... but it is nice learning it fresh from the instructor. Did you know the new ratio for chest compressions to respirations is 30:2?
Friday was the most interesting of my days, I was actually given some hands on patient care which I was thirsting for. I was able to attend a staff meeting to get me up to speed on some of the recent administrative changes about to or already taking place. But the best part, I was offered a new position by my boss. She pitched the idea to me this afternoon and told me to give it some thought. It means instead of doing shiftwork and weekends, I would work Monday to Friday 8-3:30 (or whatever hours work best for me.) I think she saw some reservation in my eyes and left it with me to process. I was directed to get back to her within a month.......hmmmm......time to make a pro/con list.
Overall, my energy has been still on the upswing and I was able to still make it to the gym three times this week. I took my pedometer to work with me and I met my goal of 10,000 steps each day. So far, so good.
