They tricked me....

No time and a half for working last night. :(

Last night was my first night on the floor on my own. I really have to hand it to my fellow PCT's, they trained me well, and were so willing to help when I needed it. I had five patients, and also got an admit about halfway through the evening. All of the patients were total care except one, so I was busy. One lady, she would beep me every hour to move her, because she couldn't move herself. I didn't mind, because I wanted her to be comfortable.

My one patient that was not a total care, even did her own I&O, because she is also a PCT, and she said that she was going so often that I would not be able to keep up with her. She gave me all sorts of tips and made my first day easier. It's nice when even the patients help the newbie.:)

So, the first night went well. All was quiet on the 3West-ern front. And this past weekend I have met and worked with some amazing nurses. If you just show a little interest, they are so willing to help you learn, and I am eager to learn. While the hospital is small and the systems antiquated, it is a nice place to work. (or "A Great Place To Work!" if you go by their slogans) While I still vacillate between L&D, Peds, and NICU, I think that I may put in a year in med-surg at this facility to get my feet wet. The staff is wonderful, the nurse:patient ratios are good, and the benefits through the health system are really good. Ultimately, I want a hospital that has all the good things I mentioned, and computerized charting. Definitely, computerized charting.

W. :)