Calling Report

Hello fellow Nurses!!

I don't think I have actually made a post yet, but I love reading everybody's and hearing what's going on with you all...so I thought I should probably contribute at some point. Well, life as an ER nurse at St. Joe's is hectic but good for the most part. Most days I question why in the world I thought I wanted to start out in such a fast paced department! I am not exaggerating, every shift I have worked for the last 2 1/2 weeks, I have had critical patients every night, for just about the entire shift, and each time I rush one to the CV-ICU or to the OR, I turn around and have a new one coming in right behind them.

Last night was one of those nights as well. I got to assist our ER doc with the placement of a chest tube for our pt. with a spontaneous pneumo and I was resp. for the conscious sedation...AGH! something we learned when I was hired and I haven't had to do yet, so that was fun trying to fumble through the fat packet and make sure I was doing everything right. But it went well, the chest tube was placed, the pt's lung immediately re-expanded (as verified by a repeat CXR) and then the best part came! I got to call report up to the receiving RN...

I was on hold for a couple minutes and then I heard someone answer but couldn't quite hear and I said, "I'm sorry, what's your name?" and the voice on the other end said, "Kyle." And I said, "Kyle Compann?!?" and then I heard a little laugh and "no way!" So I got to hand of my pt to a former classmate and then transport the pt. upstairs and see Kyle!

So, there's a glimpse into my work world...Other than nursing, I am a proud new Auntie and I have an adorable puppy named Roxy...photos on Facebook for any of you who are interested! Well, hope you are all doing well! Signing off for now...

Hello friends,

Just wanted to write and give a small update on me. I'm up in the Santa Clarita valley (Chris took a job as a teacher up here, so I found a job to fit). I'm working tele and have been on my own since the middle of February and still feel like I don't know what I'm doing a lot of times. I really like the atmosphere of where I work. The people I work with are very supportive and since it's a catholic hospital it is very values based.

On a different note, I am pregnant again! :) I'm due August 5th which means I'm in my 5th month now. So far both mommy and baby are healthy, praise God.

Hoping all is well with you,
Sheri