I got 4 offers from my 5 interviews. I'm still deciding between two of them. My second choice hospital may help me out with my student loan so I have to take that into consideration. Once I hear from them, how much they can give me, I'll make my final decision.
In the meantime, I am back in Tucson finishing up my last semester of school. My current rotation is on a cardiac step-down unit, which means all of the patients are there for some cardiac condition and are on cardiac monitors. It also means I'm working 3-12 hour shifts a week. Not a big deal except they're Monday-Wednesday. Wednesday night I was tired. Thursday I thought I was going to die. It's now Saturday and I'm beginning to feel human again.
My first two days were uneventful. I had a really lovely gentleman and a psychiatric patient who kept trying to eat the fingerstick needles, however, Wednesday I had a very loving patient. My first encounter with his lovingness was when he needed a procedure so I held his hand. No big deal. Later that day I went to give him meds and he asked for a hug. Ok, still within my comfort level, I tried to do the one armed hug thing and he tried to kiss my neck!!! So the next time I went in he got out of bed and trapped me between the bed and the wall (blocking my exit to the door), and tried to kiss me!!!!! AAGGGHHHH! I, of course, pushed him away and told him that was not appropriate and then tried to avoid going into his room alone for the rest of the day. I would have tried to avoid him altogether but they tend to frown on abandonment. So lessons learned, never let a patient block your exit and I seriously need a boyfriend if the only action I'm getting is from my patients (which is against the law if I'm not mistaken, at least unethical and besides, he was not the patient I would want to be getting action from!).
Yesterday was my birthday and it was lovely. I baked my own birthday cake and planned my own party, which I know is funny but I got exactly what I wanted. My friends and I met at one of my very favorite restaurants, Oregano's for dinner. The wait was 2 - 2 1/2 hours and there was a wild monsoon brewing outside so it was hot, humid, and crowded inside. We decided to go with plan D and got our meals to go and headed back to my apartment. We ate and talked and laughed and I loved it. My friend Emily, who just moved to Phoenix from CA, came down and spent the night so we went to The Good Egg for a yummy breakfast, did some shopping, and went to see Mama Mia. Mama Mia was cute but not nearly as wonderful as the play. Then out to lunch and, sadly, she had to head home. It was a seriously wonderful birthday and I may not need to eat again for several days. I also loved hearing from so many of my friends and family members... I love you all. You have no idea how much strength I gain from my family and friends. I have learned so much from all of you and I miss you!
Graduation is in 19 days and my parents are coming out. I can't wait!
