I know, I know. Its been awhile since I posted. Yes, the snowball is still rolling! I am adjusting to the workload, and my goal is to get the clinical worksheets done faster and faster each week. I have just about stopped reading the chapters in the textbook completely. There just isnt any time left. I'm also realizing that I need to take big chunks of time and do nothing with my books, or papers, etc... and just CHILL! Amazingly, when I go back to it- the knowledge is still there! It doesn't go anywhere just because I didn't look at a book for a day. I'm also adjusting to the sleep deprivation. I don't take naps any more after clinicals. I just keep on going and maybe get a few extra hours of sleep on Sunday. So far I get a second wind when I need it and I am sleeping really good and hard- minimal dreams. So, I need to be in bed now, since 4 a.m. comes quickly, but my stuff's not quite ready and I need to iron my scrubs. I don't know why they are not just a little more wrinkle resistant... hmmm...

Anyway- I'm loving the hospital hours! Everyday you have no idea what you will be faced with and you've got to be ready for anything! Last week was very challenging, I finally found some humor with it and had a few good laughs and all is well. I definitely am getting a clear picture of the levels of RN competency and professionalism that exists (or not) in the hospital setting. This is quite the journey...