So I am a little behind in keeping this up to date...but now I really have NO reason at all. I now work normal person hours (8a-4p, Mon-Fri), and since Adam and I have the exact same schedule we get to carpool together. It is SO nice!
Also, I have a new job...no longer working on the Peds Ward. I am now the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner in the same hospital that I was already working at, but now only work with two physicians (both of whom are AWESOME). My job is to oversee the management of all of the heme/onc patients....and yeah, what does this mean? I means that I collect and physically run the labs of my patients, administer chemo to my kiddos, phone triage for my onc kids and their side effects, manage their home care (and hospice as necessary). Yeah, it sounds like a depressing job...but I have never been SO HAPPY in a job in my life. I have been doing it for the past two months now, and yes, I have lost two patients since starting, and had two new cancer diagnoses, but there is no more rewarding thing on this earth. My entire purpose is to help these children and their families...not just to give meds and manage side effects, but to counsel, educate, comfort, and guide them through this terrible ordeal, and to help them adapt, and come out better and stronger on the other side.
I had a lot of hesitation with taking this position, but so many people kept asking me to take it, I really felt God was trying to place me where I was suppose to be, and despite my nerves, I took it. I didn't know if my heart could handle this world...but I have come to learn it can, because the only thing I do is try to help.
Also, I PASSED MY PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER BOARDS this past Tuesday....so I am ACTUALLY DONE. Now I just have to wait for my HI license....with this I will also get to work in the Adolescent Clinic as a primary provider. I am super excited about this as well, as I love taking care of this population. They are old enough to answer for themselves, and I really have the opportunity to make an impact and room for lots of education. This clinic was by far my favorite clinical rotation during school, and I am SO HAPPY that they offered me a position!
So as you can see...life is all falling into place nicely, and it is nice to actually have a life again. I breath without having to worry about fitting in studying or finishing a paper. I see my husband every single day and we do stuff TOGETHER!
So...I think that this is me finally being caught up. And now this can become a regular thing again. I hope this finds you all having an AMAZING day!
Also, I have a new job...no longer working on the Peds Ward. I am now the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner in the same hospital that I was already working at, but now only work with two physicians (both of whom are AWESOME). My job is to oversee the management of all of the heme/onc patients....and yeah, what does this mean? I means that I collect and physically run the labs of my patients, administer chemo to my kiddos, phone triage for my onc kids and their side effects, manage their home care (and hospice as necessary). Yeah, it sounds like a depressing job...but I have never been SO HAPPY in a job in my life. I have been doing it for the past two months now, and yes, I have lost two patients since starting, and had two new cancer diagnoses, but there is no more rewarding thing on this earth. My entire purpose is to help these children and their families...not just to give meds and manage side effects, but to counsel, educate, comfort, and guide them through this terrible ordeal, and to help them adapt, and come out better and stronger on the other side.
I had a lot of hesitation with taking this position, but so many people kept asking me to take it, I really felt God was trying to place me where I was suppose to be, and despite my nerves, I took it. I didn't know if my heart could handle this world...but I have come to learn it can, because the only thing I do is try to help.
Also, I PASSED MY PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER BOARDS this past Tuesday....so I am ACTUALLY DONE. Now I just have to wait for my HI license....with this I will also get to work in the Adolescent Clinic as a primary provider. I am super excited about this as well, as I love taking care of this population. They are old enough to answer for themselves, and I really have the opportunity to make an impact and room for lots of education. This clinic was by far my favorite clinical rotation during school, and I am SO HAPPY that they offered me a position!
So as you can see...life is all falling into place nicely, and it is nice to actually have a life again. I breath without having to worry about fitting in studying or finishing a paper. I see my husband every single day and we do stuff TOGETHER!
So...I think that this is me finally being caught up. And now this can become a regular thing again. I hope this finds you all having an AMAZING day!