And the festivities continue: my maiden voyage at work was a disaster, and tomorrow I get to meet with the bigwigs and the trainers for the postmortem…..oops, I meant performance review. I’m looking forward to that about as much as I would my own execution, but in a sense it’ll be a relief to find out exactly where IContinue reading “Up And Down and All Around”
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What Recovery Looks Like (I Think)
If you’ve been following bpnurse for the past few weeks, you know that I’ve just started a job that is already challenging me to think WAY outside the box. The learning curve is steep and I’m having to unlearn a lot of what I picked up working in long-term care for so many years. Even the simplest things canContinue reading “What Recovery Looks Like (I Think)”
Wham, Bam, and Toucan Sam
I swear, after two weeks of intensive training at work, my brain is crammed so full I think I just heard it burp. This is not a job for sissies, I can tell you that. And I haven’t even gone out on my first survey yet. There is SO much to know, so much toContinue reading “Wham, Bam, and Toucan Sam”
How Do I Get Out of This Chicken Outfit?
Just kidding……I’m actually enjoying being bombarded with information! This new venture of mine is so complex that I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of the tip of the iceberg, and it’s become very clear to me in this past week that I didn’t have the slightest idea of what I was undertaking whenContinue reading “How Do I Get Out of This Chicken Outfit?”
Officially Official
Whew, what a first couple of days……I am up to my hairline in information and my brain is swimming! I’ve met so many people and learned so many new things in the past 48 hours that I’m amazed I can remember my own name. Which is now emblazoned on my key card, my government-issued ThinkPadContinue reading “Officially Official”
I’m Not That Woman Anymore
The other cool thing that happened Friday was stopping by my old workplace to surprise my 22-year-old son and say hello to my former co-workers (and maybe even a resident or two). Now, up until about three months ago, I got palpitations whenever I even thought about going there—hell, just taking the exit gave me the heebie-jeebies—butContinue reading “I’m Not That Woman Anymore”
Getting The Bird
If they gave out awards for Best Medical Provider Visit Ever, today’s appointment with Dr. Awesomesauce would win it hands-down. Not only is he happy with how well I’m doing, he said he’s proud of me for sticking with my “curfew” and FINALLY realizing that mania—not depression—is my worst enemy. (I guess everyone else on the planetContinue reading “Getting The Bird”
I’m Baaaaack!
I hate Windows updates. As it turns out, the last series was what fouled my computer to the point where it didn’t recognize the router at all. I tried several different (expensive) devices to try to reconnect, but it just wasn’t having it. You’ve gotta love it when your troubleshooter keeps directing you to try different websitesContinue reading “I’m Baaaaack!”
Checks and Balances
I don’t think I’m going to get the chance to turn down the State job after all. I was supposed to hear from them by the end of this week, and it is now Friday night and there has been nada. Oh well. This makes it easier to move on, even though I don’t seeContinue reading “Checks and Balances”
Reality Bites
Well, THIS sucks. I haven’t hit bottom, but it feels like the bottom is rushing up to meet me and I’m not sure what to do about it. Most of it is situational, but I think my brain has caught onto the fact that the Celexa is gone and it’s paying me back for tryingContinue reading “Reality Bites”
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