UGH! Good new and so so news...

[Tweety]

I went to my new unit today to get my new schedule, to say hello to the manager. I got an awesome schedule, which met all of my "expectations" (not really demands, but I did put in a request on how Iwould like my schedule to look, like having Mondays off to bowl and the same weekend as my spouse off.)

I met with the educator who gave me a 20-strip telemetry test. Now after working my 12 hour extended to 13 hour shift, I wasn't sure I was up to it. I missed only one strip! I was happy because if I didn't do well it would have meant taking a telemetry course during the dreaded daytime, horrors.

The new manager said she was VERY VERY happy I did so well and told me she was planning on making me her night shift Clincial Nurse III (the VP of Nsg put the idea in her head). (Do you guys have clinical ladders where you work. We have I, II, III.) I was a RN III before, but stepped down to stop doing charge and on the new unit I went to three years ago they didn't have any RN III positions available anyway. I could care less about the RN III, but it sure is nice they have that kind of confidence in me.

I guess the squeeky wheel does get the grease.

Anyway, since I don't have a BSN, to maintain the position, they require a certification. I let my *#%!& Med-Surg Certification expire because I didn't keep up the CEUs and thought it was rather expensive. I'm I a looser or what?

There's a certification in May I'll try to get ready for. sigh....

I have one more week on my current unit. And I'm off to another adventure. I've done trauma med-surg and neuro med-surg and step down for 10 years. Cardiac is going to be interesting and something that perhaps can stimulate my fried brain a little.

Sorry for babbling and thanks for listening and supporting me. (I'm sure I'm going to have a lot of venting to do, as I know the grass isn't greener on the other side of the fence, but it is time to move on.)

[NurseWeasel]

VALIDATION! Isn't it grand? We all knew you're a great nurse, 3rdShiftGuy. But it's certainly nice to be validated on the job, where you live every day. I am so impressed with your telemetry results, and that you got promoted as you should be. May this job be the best ever... you deserve it.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Originally posted by Sandra m. Took

Pardon my ignorance but what is a telementry test

Thanks everyone!

Sandra, I had to identify the rhythms and treatment of 20 electrocardiogram strips. I've taken a two continuing ed courses over the years, but I even impressed myself that I could remember, and pass this test. Does that make sense, I don't want to insult you by being too simple or two much over your head, so if I'm still lot clear, please ask.

She does want me to learn a bit more about pace makers.

The unit I'm going to is a Telemetry floor (continuous cardiac monitoring (ECG)). We are connected to Progressive Cardiac Care (PCU) and may get their overflow patients, with the same manager, so cardiac is a big thing with the unit I'm moving to. (I'm switching from neuro to medical-telemetry).

It's a bit stimulating to be learning new things, which I usually try to do ongoing, but have gotten lazy lately.

[J-RN student]

Congrats & Good Luck!

[zudy]

Congrats 3rdshiftguy! Glad to hear you are moving on, this place sounds so much better for you. Hope everything goes well!

[nursedawn67, LPN]

congratulations!!!!!

[hapeewendy]

okay friend

so the grass may not be greener

but what if the garden knomes are cuter?

and what if there are some nice flowers and a cute picket fence around this lawn!??!

I'm happy for you, you need this, although I know that you are the type of person who could survive in any area - meaning that you're strong and a fantastic nurse, maybe in this area you can not only survive , but flourish!!!!!!!!

good luck with everything , WOOT!

[PennyLane, RN]

Sounds nice! Congrats on the change of scenery. I think there are some nice trees in your new yard. And is that a bird house?