3 Selfies later

    New contract...first day jitters: Where do I park? Will I fit in? What if I fail? Am I walking into a hot mess area? Where is the bathroom? Will they like me? All these and many many more questions are running through my head as I walk in.  I am my own worst enemy because I put so much pressure on myself. I also set myself up for some failure due to the fact that I want everyone to like me! But what's not to like about me?? I am funny-somewhat punctual-very helpful- give criticism willingly and laugh at awkward moments! I have been known to laugh during a code and at a fall of a coworker, friend or family member. See I am very likeable!!

    Due to everyone's friend COVID 19 I get shuffled into a tiny room by myself. Waiting on "Josh" to arrive. After we get all the initial paperwork done it is Selfie time!! Back to that tiny room to remove my mask. 3 Selfies later I have one that should work, well that's what I was thinking. Unfortunately my badge picture is a total cone head looking version of me. What the heck?? I just knew I took the best selfie and looked half way decent. Boy was I wrong. A good friend of mine said to "accidently" lose it in a couple of weeks and redo the selfie. Good idea Cara!!!

    So, paperwork done, badge done...waiting on "Josh" again. In a short 15 minute wait on ICU Director I learned a lot about "Josh". Father of 2, wife is stay at home mom, they live in Searcy AR and he is a sorta new traveler.  He actually reminds me of Violet's boyfriend Luke on Mom. Really nice guy though.

    This ICU has 12 beds which is right down my alley. The Director and staff seem really nice and easy going, they are all relatively young nurses. Which shouldn't be surprising to me. I mean after 18 years it doesn't shock me that I am now considered the "seasoned" nurse. Sheesh! I never thought I would be the most "adult" on the unit. 

    Today was long and good all in all for my first day back to work since July. I really was nervous for nothing, just like riding a bike-easy to remember. I am so glad to be back in the mix, I really missed it. I really like being a nurse and caring for people. Prayers that all goes well during this contract. I look forward to being of service to others in their time of need. 

    Funny thing happened when I got home, I got stuck in my scrub top! I found out that they don't stretch and my left arm doesn't move really easy. Took me a minute to maneuver out of this predicament. For a hot minute I thought I was going to be stuck until Derek came home and saved me. That would have been funny!

    And yes I know where the bathrooms are!!!!❤

Selfie 1

Selfie 2

Selfie 3

Cone Head!!!