Happy Nurses Week!

This week Nurses are being celebrated all over the country. At the VA on 5 North this week we have been dressing up and eating well. Tuesday was "wacky tacky Tuesday" So a bunch of us night gals decided to tie dye tee shirts...and why not make a party out of it? So we went out for sushi, bought some drinks and got our tie dye on!

Here is the end result!

Here is the whole gang Me, Amy, Rachelle, Jen and Emily @ 3am!

And here is another sweet RN I work with named Patti

This pic is taken the next morning of the day shift crew Mike and Chrys

Thursday or nurse manager had a rose and candle lighting ceremony in honor of all nurses.

So happy nurses week! Go hug a nurse =)

Paid to go to School

Sinus Rhythm with a bundle branch block

So I just took and passed my EKG test...Passed with 94%! I have been sitting in class all week and then going home and studying at night (I've realized I am still a procrastinator). It was actually kind of nice to sitting in a classroom (and getting paid $) and not working on the floor for a week. But that stress of taking a test never seems to go away no matter how old you get! It feels great to be done and to have learned so much.

Finally a glimps into my work place...

This week is coming quickly to an end! We have finally been able to spend some time on our unit (5 N) this week. It seems like a very busy place but full of friendly nurses. I got matched up with my preceptor who I will meet this weekend when I start my first rounds on nights. I will follow her schedule through the month of November. She seems to schedule herself so she works Fri., Sat., Sun. (12 hr shifts) one week and then a random 8 hour shift on a wed or Thurs along with her Fri., Sat., Sun. shift. So for the most part I will have 3-4 days off in a row! What a treat!

I am working on some new projects like repainting a dresser and head board for the guest room so it will be all set for when you come visit! I am also trying to sand and refinish a new dining room table that is a little bigger then the one I have. I will post some pictures as soon as I have made any progress probably next week some time.

I also have the task of figuring out when I want to take my five weeks of vacation time for next year! So far Jo's graduation week is the only one I know I need to come home for. My dad just got off the phone with me and told me he has booked his fight to come see me Nov. 24-29 so I won't be lonely for Thanksgiving! =)

Hope all is well back in your homes! Miss you!