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Monday, February 13
A Weekend of Surprises

(blogged through MMS)
This past week has been one exhilirating blur especially the last three days. Never thought I'll get through it alive. It's a week I'm happy to immortalize in my blog but doing so via MMS is, I think, belittling all I had to go through, when in fact it should be applauded upon (hehe yabang). Kidding aside, I'd just like to announce that I finally did it--I drove on the most dreaded highway. And that's just the appetizer. Will edit this post as soon as I'm able. In the meantime, you may now congratulate me hehe.

LORYCES @ 5:54 AM | COMMENTS 3 comment(s)
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At 11:55 PM, Blogger u l a n commented...

Congratulate MY FOOT!

I knew you could do it all along! See my comments on your post before this, mwahahahahaha!

=P

 
At 1:15 PM, Blogger kikaygal commented...

o sya, CONGRATULATIONS na nga! haha! Seriously, I'm really proud of you. Sa wakas, a tapang a tao ka na sis. mwahhhzzzz

 
At 8:43 PM, Blogger Unknown commented...

I've always wanted to blog through MMS. How did you so that? Oh, congrats! Ano ba yan? Kaya mo naman eh. :p

 

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Thursday, February 9
4-some

Tagged by Karen:

4 jobs I had in my life
library student employee
lab assistant
RN(wheee!)
err that's it


4 movies I could watch over and over again
any of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Xena series
Phantom of the Opera


4 places I've lived
Marikina
Manila
Chicago
(hopefully) Arizona


4 TV Shows/Channels I love to watch
CSI
Oprah
Scrubs
Lost


4 places I've been on vacation
Iloilo
New York
California
Las Vegas


4 of my favorite foods
chicken
banana
chocolate
dumplings


4 places I'd rather be by now
Philippines, hanging out with friends
touring New Zealand
in the arms of Jason Statham
dining in Europe


4 bloggers I'm tagging
whoever wants to answer

LORYCES @ 9:11 PM | COMMENTS 1 comment(s)
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At 10:43 AM, Blogger -blessed holy socks, the non-perishable-zealot commented...

I'd like you to check-out my trilogy...
and maybe buy one of my novels.
Those should explain everything:

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If we don’t hook up here,
I'll see you in God’s Great Beyond, won't I?
God bless.
Love you.

theautomann@msn.com
tok2me

 

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Change of Plans 2

Turned out I didn't have to choose after all. HR called a few days back and informed me that there's a position available for the day shift (7am-7pm) in the Telemetry department. Needless to say, I took it. Will start tomorrow and I'm scared shitless. Not because I'm a new orientee but because I have to drive. I know that sooner or later I will be driving to and from work but I was kind of hoping though that it would be later rather than sooner. Sigh. Gulp.


EDIT:
Update from WGN's Weather news
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Nyahahaha saved by the snow!!! I guess I won't be driving this week.

LORYCES @ 9:06 PM | COMMENTS 5 comment(s)
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At 10:33 PM, Blogger fortuitous faery commented...

congrats on your new job!

i know this is going to sound stupid but whenever i hear "telemetry" i think "telepathy" and imagine the likes of professor x and jean grey. but that's just me being non-medically inclined. :P

don't be so anxious about your having to drive. you'll get used to the commute sooner or later. good luck!

 
At 3:06 AM, Blogger Unknown commented...

Best of luck, girl! Enjoy your work! :)

 
At 12:09 AM, Blogger u l a n commented...

i still don't believe that you're really all that worried, mwahahaha! >:)

 
At 12:10 AM, Blogger u l a n commented...

btw, i like the new font you're using on your blog. what is that? that's not verdana, is it?

 
At 12:12 AM, Blogger u l a n commented...

oh it's lucida! i viewsource'd you hehehe. i'm talking to myself. in your comment box...nuninuninuuuu

 

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Thursday, February 2
Change of Plans

The HR department of the hospital where I'll be working at called today and told me that I won't be working at the Medsurg/Telemetry floor as they said initially. The said hospital is reorganizing the floors and the staff. Most of the nurses working at the Substance Abuse floor will be transferred to Medsurg/Telemetry, hence all positions have been filled, leaving me uhm "floor-less." They gave me options but I can't decide which I'm going to take. Each has its own merits and drawbacks. I don't want to rush my decision because I'll be working at the floor for a year, maybe more. As a new grad, I'd like to maximize my resources and learning opportunities without sacrificing my social life (what social life?!) and my health.


OPTION 1
Floor: Telemetry
Hours: 7p-7a
Merits: It's what I like.
Drawbacks: The schedule is going to kill me! Plus, being a new grad and all, I don't think a 12-hour shift is a good choice for maximum learning and retention. Before you can remember all the names of the staff, you're between the real world and sleepyland.

OPTION 2
Floor: Medsurg/Orthopedic
Hours: 3-11p
Merits: I'd like to practice my first degree in a few months so this is a good area to start in. Also, no problem with the sched.
Drawbacks: Not all that interested in this area. Besides, I'd like to see my clients get better in a few days, not months.

OPTION 3
Floor: Diabetes/Oncology
Hours: 3-11p
Merits: The hours are fine.
Drawbacks: I don't think I'll enjoy working in this floor. Being a new grad, I'm squeamish about handling clients with cancer. Not to mention handling diabetic clients can be a drag. I'd like to take care of people who will get better not worse.

OPTION 4
Floor: Medsurg/Telemetry/Substance Abuse
Hours: 3-11p/11p-7a
Merits: Well there's Telemetry and Medsurg--a good combination for a new grad. Also, the sched is fine with me even though I have to work some nights.
Drawbacks: Substance abuse?? Honestly, I don't know what to feel about this area.


Sigh... so many choices but none that really fits what I want. Any thoughts?

LORYCES @ 2:04 PM | COMMENTS 4 comment(s)
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At 11:14 PM, Blogger kikaygal commented...

If I were in your shoes: I'll choose OPTION 1. It's a 12 hour shift alright, but this is what I like. And besides, diba you were telling me na you're planning to apply for another job? Mas okay na itong 12-hour shift. :) Just my thought.

 
At 6:49 PM, Anonymous Anonymous commented...

if I were you, i'll choose option 2 cuz the time is fine and working 12 hours straight is not very appealing. Unless your use to working long hours then go for it.

 
At 2:45 AM, Blogger Unknown commented...

I won't tell you what to do. Just do what you think is good for you. Do what you want. It's your life you're living. Just make sure that the decision will not give you any regrets. Lessons are learned everyday, but avoid regrets. :)

 
At 10:47 AM, Blogger loryces commented...

sis: thanks! i'll keep that in mind.

miden: thanks for dropping by. i'm a new grad so i'm thinking of doing the 8-hour shift instead of the 12-hour. then again, ortho is not my strong suit. but thanks for the input!

galen: i know that. but with these options, i'm having a hard time choosing. that's why i asked for the help of my readers. :)

 

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