I've just finished my third 24 in the last week, completing the orientation for the new Big Daddy EMS. and that combined to starting a new quarter in school and the classroom component of this orienteering has made for a pretty tired (action)geek. The entire orientation went very well. I have slipped back into my old "self" in a couple of encouraging ways. I feel very good about both my company and my skills. This quarter is going to expand both skill and knowledge in the field and probably radically change the caliber of care that I can offer my patients.
The major difficulties that I have had in the last few days have been getting my body back in the swing of a 24 hour shift with interrupted sleep being the norm and meals taken as they can be found. quickly, cold and almost never off of a plate. Also not seeing my family daily has had a noticeable impact not only on me, but on Jenn and Jack as well. This is a new stress that I'm placing on my marriage and family, one that will get us through school and onto the next phase of our lives and my career in nursing.
School is entering the first of my two most challenging quarters. If I can make it through to Christmas, I'm golden. The pace is furious and the information complex. I already feel a bit behind, but a good bit of studying in the margins at work and regular study time on my off days will go a long way toward keeping me afloat.
Life is changing alot these days, and while I am going to have a bit more concentrated off time as the result of working 24 hour shifts, for the next 6 months quite a few of my evenings will be spent with my nose in a book. Christmas is my next goal. Make it to Christmas, survive and thrive. If I can pass well, I might pick up a game system or something to reward myself with.
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