Nurses and Rough Nights

I have been working as a floor nurse now for over a year. Time flies when you're having fun. This picture shows my friend Jamie who is also a charge nurse on our floor. She sometimes works as charge,  others on the floor. On this particular night due to over staffing we were floated to another unit. The guy is a great friend and Patient Care Tech, Alex. He is an amazing tech and has helped in some extreme situations. He knows his stuff!

There are some stressful nights at work and this one was no exception. I'm blessed to work with such great people.

St. Patrick's Day

I have never really went out and done anything for St. Patrick's Day. I ddecided to this year. I had a great time and even met some new people. I love eye makeup and decided to play up the eyes with some pretty green color. Here is a close-up. What do you think? I could do some makeup tutorials I think.

Sickness

It's finally hit our home. It is surprising considering I work in a hospital, but really we've been fairly well this winter. Thia feels a lot like flu but can't be sure. We're riding it out. Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, headache, body aches, chills and I had a fever this morning. It stinks! I missed a little work over it and some other health issues. Would appreciate some prayers!!
Hope everyone out there is staying healthy!!

Random Posts

My daughter Angelina will be 11 on January 19th. It's hard to believe how much time flies. In March my oldest Lexi will celebrate her 16th birthday on March 16th. Ironically my daughter Mikayla will turn 13 the same day. They have the same birthday 3 years apart. When I was in the hospital delivering Mikayla I felt so guilty to not be home with Lexi celebrating her birthday. She turned 3 and it seemed horrible to me that I wasn't there. So the nurses surprised us by bringing Lexi a birthday cake in my hospital room! It was so sweet and I'll never forget it. Time flies but my girls are my world. I love my Little Women. :) I'm one blessed momma!

Birthdays

Gabbi turned 5 November 17th.  I turned.....older ....on December 29th. This month is Angelina's birthday. We've been busy. I've been working a lot.
I have now been at my job about 9 months. I love my job but definitely understand how nurses get burnt out. It's overwhelming at times. Remember when your nurses are caring for you that we have many patients and that each one is not always doing so well. That's the hardest part....when a patient thinks they are your only patient. I love my patients but sometimes you get a very angry and demanding patient. It's physically draining.
Gabbi will start school this year! I am so excited about that. My baby is getting bigger and bigger. My oldest Lexi will be 16 in March and Mikayla will be 13. Time flies ...but I love my family more than anything! They are what gets me through each day. I've learned some things in 2012. True friends are rare.....even family doesn't always have your back. However my girls? I can always count on them :-) Here is to 2013!