Overtime....Glad a NICU Nurse!

So last week I did some serious over time. I did a straight 20hr stint. 16 of these hours I was on the floor and the other four I was in class to get certified in administering moderate sedation. Can I say when I got home I slept for a straight 17hrs. Plus during this week I took the NRP which I passed! Yeeeah, I feel more comfortable now as far as being able effectively intervene for my babies when they're trying to die on me. It so happens twice during this week while I've been on a baby tried dying on us. Can I say a rush of adrenaline and TEAMWORK is so crucial. But I guess thats what I love about my unit, there is defintely teamwork. I'm glad that I chose this speciatlty in my transition of a novice nurse. I really needed that supportive environment. I did a day rotation in L&D,Mother/Baby,Antepartume,and Newborn Nursery and the end result I thank GOD for leading me in my path. Because other than that I think it would have definitely turned me off from nursing. And I remember when I asked for a positin in Mother/Baby I thank God the recruiter stated they didnt take new graduates there. That was I first for me but I think God spoke thru her because thru our residency program I met 3 new grads started there and on already quit after less than two months. She felt her license was in jeopardy. Can you imagine taking care of 8 couplets?

I thought mother/baby would have been a good experience since I was trying to go to midwifery school asap. But God had other plans for me and again thank you JESUS. I feel that I can utilize my NICU experience being that I'll feel more comfortable in handling that 2-4% babies who needs help in transitioning into extrauterine life. Plus that extra critical pay that I get for overtime isnt too bad also.:)

Now I'm just counting down to FRONTIER BOUND!!! WHOOOHOO!!!!

Acceptance Excitement Still There

The excitement of geting accepted to nurse-midwifery school still hasnt settled down. I'm just as excited as when I opened that email and just started thanking God and having a praise party. God has blessed me in so many ways especially in answering my educational requests. I am very blessed and grateful. Today in the mail I received a plump envelope in the mail with my name on it. Instantly I thought, my sister didnt tell me she was sending me anything. And I looked at the return address and saw it was from Frontier. I was all excited rushing to get into the house to open it like a christmas gift. I thought maybe it was some paperwork of some sort to fill out. But instantly scracthed that thought because it was so thick and I opened it...........there inside is a novel titled " Wide Neighborhoods: A Story of the Frontier Nursing Service". I am soooo happy. I love reading and receiving this book confirmed my decision in attending this school with such a rich rich history and an awesome reputation in the midwifery world. I already feel and sense the support that will be provided thru this program. So I just wanted to share and now I'm off to my bed to immerse myself in the mountains of eastern kentucky. Plus I am really happy that I have a fellow blogger ahead by a term and which we can share our thoughts and experiences with each other.