Sit and Talk

Congratulate me! Last night, I didn't succumb to ANY of the opportune moments of sleep. I felt atypically energized. It was unfortunate I couldn't put my "high" to maximum use. The AM shift gets to give most of the medications, feedings, etc... Not that I crave to give medications all the time! Just figured I had more than enough stamina to do that last night. The irony of it all. When you're hyped, it's total peace in the medical ward. When you're barely awake, it's a circus.
About 4 hours after the shift started though, my brain raged its frustration and disappointment by shocking me with a sudden heaviness in my lids... then I yawned. yow! I shrugged the grogginess off (amazingly) easily. It's official, this war between me and my brain. Although, we need to kiss and make up soon and learn to work together for the board exam!

Other stuff that happened...

I helped a friend today with IV rounds computation. It was a different approach to teaching it though. lol. I drew a clock and scribbled the figures around it. It might take longer, but it paid off, she understands the formula by heart (i believe) now. That's one of my principles in life... if there are some stuff you just don't get... DRAW 'EM, you'd get a clearer picture ;)

My staff nurse was awesome. So efficient, effective, and FAST! So skilled, you'd think she's been around for years. I learn later on it's only been 5 months. Wow, do people learn that MUCH in such a short period of time? Or are some people just naturally gifted? I hope I've got a decent dose of that.. damn, I hope I do!
We talked and talked, about all sorts a things. This was of course during the "sit back and relax" point on the clock, time between 3-4 am, just before we scurried off to our patients' rooms to take the vital signs and I & O, give meds, collect specimens, and the rest...
She told me about her board exam experience. About how suicidal the whole thing was. They had all of their six sections take the exam at the same time. The results were released on June 23, ON HER BIRTHDAY FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD! Talk about nausea and vomiting! Her parents were like bugging her on why she was on her cellphone and landline practically the whole day. They asked if the results were out, and every time, she'd be like, "Nope, not yet..."
She finally learned she passed the freakin' test at exactly 12 MN! An awesome late birthday present from God! AWESOME! So the three of them (parents and her), had a happy June 23rd ending, tears of joy and everything. Man, if i were in her shoes at that very moment, I'd probably puke in relief!!!!! Imagine all that tension you've been put through! I'd SCREEEAAM like heck!!!! I wish I'd have passed the board already.
She also mentioned about how she doesn't want to be a nurse like forever. She wants to have a business of her own. but sister, you'd make an EXCELLENT NURSE! You could still do business on the side, you know. Wish I told her that.
She, like a coupla staff nurses I know, plan to resign to review for the "other" exams . They say it's pretty tough to juggle work and review classes at the same time. There'd be scant time left for rest and recreation. Anywho, whatever path she chooses, I wish her all the best. Again, it's awesome to know that there are nurses as cool as her. Good inspiration to us SNs.

What can I say, a lot had transpired last night. I'd love to write about them all.. (Oooo, if i could just get them on video)... but the freakin' pain on my shoulders is too much! Every inch of movement hurts sooo bad. So, it's bye bye for now.

'Til my next post!