Tuesday Tasks

 

Some people say I am workaholic, yesterday, Ate Arlyn, a patient care technician told me she wonders why I need to have two jobs when I am single. Well, what to do?? That's what America does to its citizens- to work and earn money to cover bills and expenses.:)  On a serious note, I migrated here to fulfill my duties as a registered nurse in the state of California. 

Today is an off day from the dialysis world. I wrote in post-it notes the things I need to accomplish and they are the following:

• call CALATERS ( the state travel unit) to follow- up on the reimbursement of my $1,100 that the state owes me after I used my personal debit card for  board and lodging when I was still employed as health facilities surveyor.  The agent I spoke with said that she would ask one of her staff to call me back to help me with this issue. I wish this would be resolve soon.
• watch the YouTube videos of Baptism Preparation for Parents and Godparents and write a summary of them including the duties and responsibilities of godparents. On December 16, I will be a godmother of Agatha, my cousin Awi's daughter. I watched the videos and wrote a short narrative of what was requested from me.
• open mails and sort them out. I receive post mails almost on a daily basis mainly from church and NGOs. It takes time to open each, choose what needs to be read and cut the portion that has my name and address so I can shred them. I opened all mails and sorted them all.
• borrow novel books to Patria. I returned the two I finished reading, The Silent Patient and November 9. I picked two new ones from my cousins's collection. How sweet of her to make a vase of flowers as her belated birthday present for me. Tonight I will start reading Heart Bones by Coleen Hoover.
• go to the storage to place my summer clothes and shoes and bring out boots, pajamas and tops intended for the chilly and holiday weather ahead. 
• cancel 9Round Kickboxing subscription. The 30- minute workout is manageable, it's the travel and preparation that adds up to the time needed that makes it unrealistic to regularly go the studio.
• do treadmill exercise. I did 30- minute cardio of walking while belting out Taylor and Adele's songs. I like to see my exercise ring close on my iwatch. The endorphins my mental health needs plus I have an excuse to eat the purple yam dessert.:)
• write a blog post. And so here it goes.:) Writing my thoughts on this site remains to be cathartic to me. It is not for anyone to see but for my own personal consumption.

Today is a rest day from my professional work, I made it a point to accomplish the tasks I planned to do and I am glad all the ones I scribbled on the post- it notes were done.

Day Off. Tasks. OC.

Acute

 

This week was my unit orientation for inpatient hemodialysis in a general acute care hospital (GACH). It is a totally brand new setting for me who has been in the chronic dialysis scene for eight years. Yes the concepts and principles underlying nephrology I have knowledge and understanding, but the machine preparations, various inpatient equipment and documentation I have to learn quick. 

It could have been a nightmare and dreadful week if not for the supportive and considerate staff who patiently taught me the skills , knowledge and tricks they have from their experience. I did not pretend I know it all,  I was honest and humble enough to voice them the fact that I barely have acute experience. The crew guided and trusted me to perform hands- on so I can practice and familiarize myself with the set-up. 

There will be so much to learn, know and discover. This is a big challenge for my professional growth as a registered nurse here in America. I plan to grasp all that I need to know, that 's how it is. Anxiety and doubt creeps in but with determined  attitude and positive outlook, I have faith I will make it.

I wish to have a long chat with Mamang about this coz I yearn to hear her cheerleading voice that says, " Darling, you can do it. You are a bright and smart girl."

Changes. Challenges. Chances.