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I guess it's been awhile since I've updated, but (as per usual) I've been crazy busy. I made it through my week-from-hell okay. Everything that was supposed to get done got done, I left Thursday afternoon for my church retreat, and I got back Sunday night. The retreat was really fun! It was all women, the food was really good, and I met some really nice people. However, I've realized that I suffer from some sort of separation anxiety whenever I go out of town. It's not that I fear being away from any specific person or thing; it's just that when I'm out of my normal routine, I can't help thinking to myself "If I were at home I'd be in my own bed right now," or "If I were at home I'd probably be out at dinner with my friends" or stuff like that. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Also, the test I took right before I left went pretty well, at least as far as I can tell. We haven't gotten the grades back yet.
I made contact this week with the hiring recruiter for the ICU where I did my preceptorship. He sounded really positive and said that I had made a good impression with the nurses I worked with, and that even though there weren't any openings on that unit right now, he wanted me to submit an application as soon as possible so I could try to get a fellowship. I don't want to get too excited too soon, but it sounds like it might work out. Even if they don't have any openings until like September, I could just work at the office until then- everyone here would be thrilled to have me stay longer, and I could save up more money. I had so much fun on my preceptorship, I almost can't imagine getting paid to do that and not have to work another job as well.
Speaking of the office, this week has been pretty chill. It's my spring break, so I've been able to work every day, which will help make up for the fact that I only worked one day last week. On Wednesday we barely had any patients, and the doctor went home early, so we turned all the lights off and rearranged the chairs in the waiting room and watched "Hero" on the flat screen tv. It was awesome. I really do think I'll be sad to leave this job. My mom is adamant that I keep a connection here somehow so that she can keep getting discounted facials. I'm starting to think it wouldn't be a bad idea...
I made contact this week with the hiring recruiter for the ICU where I did my preceptorship. He sounded really positive and said that I had made a good impression with the nurses I worked with, and that even though there weren't any openings on that unit right now, he wanted me to submit an application as soon as possible so I could try to get a fellowship. I don't want to get too excited too soon, but it sounds like it might work out. Even if they don't have any openings until like September, I could just work at the office until then- everyone here would be thrilled to have me stay longer, and I could save up more money. I had so much fun on my preceptorship, I almost can't imagine getting paid to do that and not have to work another job as well.
Speaking of the office, this week has been pretty chill. It's my spring break, so I've been able to work every day, which will help make up for the fact that I only worked one day last week. On Wednesday we barely had any patients, and the doctor went home early, so we turned all the lights off and rearranged the chairs in the waiting room and watched "Hero" on the flat screen tv. It was awesome. I really do think I'll be sad to leave this job. My mom is adamant that I keep a connection here somehow so that she can keep getting discounted facials. I'm starting to think it wouldn't be a bad idea...