Most of you know that I recently transferred to McKay Dee from IMC. I started orienting there 2 weeks ago and now I'm offically ready to be on my own (even though I've been doing the exact same thing for 9 months already).
Anyway, I still work on the postpartum (mother/baby) unit, which I still love! Everything is basically the same from IMC, except a few little things that I felt comfortable with in a matter of minutes. This move is a good one for many reasons...1- Instead of a 35 min commute I now only have a 15-20 min one. 2-The shifts are 5pm-5am, which works out better for school and such. At IMC I worked 7pm-7am. So by the time I got home I might as well just stay up and go to my class at 10am instead of being groggy....of course those that know me know that most of the time I just ended up skipping class because at that point I had usually been up for more than 24 hours! So the 5 to 5's will be great because most of my classes in the fall dont even start until 11am, so I'll actually get some sleep. 3-It sure has a better view than IMC ever did. I'd much rather see a beautiful fountain than the trax train when I look out the window. 4- I can get over time without feeling like its a sin. 5- When my friends have their babies here, I'll be able to take care of them now!!
Anyway, I still work on the postpartum (mother/baby) unit, which I still love! Everything is basically the same from IMC, except a few little things that I felt comfortable with in a matter of minutes. This move is a good one for many reasons...1- Instead of a 35 min commute I now only have a 15-20 min one. 2-The shifts are 5pm-5am, which works out better for school and such. At IMC I worked 7pm-7am. So by the time I got home I might as well just stay up and go to my class at 10am instead of being groggy....of course those that know me know that most of the time I just ended up skipping class because at that point I had usually been up for more than 24 hours! So the 5 to 5's will be great because most of my classes in the fall dont even start until 11am, so I'll actually get some sleep. 3-It sure has a better view than IMC ever did. I'd much rather see a beautiful fountain than the trax train when I look out the window. 4- I can get over time without feeling like its a sin. 5- When my friends have their babies here, I'll be able to take care of them now!!So even though there are all these good things about transferring to McKay, I still am finding it hard to enjoy working here. I miss my friends at IMC, but I am making new ones here. I guess it will just take time (like any other job) to feel comfortable and in sync with every one else. But so far its been an okay decision. It can only get better!
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Katie! I had my baby there in January of 2008...I wish you could have helped take care of her! I'm sure you do such a great job. We love that hospital, and any other babies we have will be there!
Glad it is a better move for you. A 35 min commute at 7am sounds awful after being up all night! Say hi to Dayt on your way in...
Don't miss it! Just remember the only time you had fun was with Jen, Kami and I...we are both gone now...YEAH! (J/K I know you had other FUN friends)
Hey Katie! It has been forever since i've seen you! Do you work on weekends, because I am scheduled to have my baby up at McKay this weekend! That would be fun to see you! Glad to hear things are going well! Adrian said she would be up to visit, so maybe you could see her too! :)
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