Groundhog Day

I have felt such a high stress level from friends and co-workers about the economy that I have to admit I feel uneasy about the happenings in the world. Recently my hospital had instituted some "cost reducing measures" as they call it. Who knew a hospital could be affected by the economy? I always felt I did not need to worry about things like this, and felt I had the ultimate job security...I mean really, who chooses to be critically ill? It is amazing that the poor economy is even affecting healthcare!

There was a handful of my co-workers that went on vacay to Peru (of all places!) and then a different group of people who went to a critical care conference in Las Vegas...So my ICU was running short. My boss was concerned about the lack of experienced nurses, so I volunteered my services. I thought it would help some of this economy stress I am feeling to go on a mini work-a-thon. This one is no where near the insanity of the spring work-a-thon but comes in a close second. Plus...I look like a rockstar at work for helping in a pinch (Put that in my exceeds file!)

Some of the things I wanted to remember about this week:
1. A doctor saying "She look like she going to die, she need SAFA." (A different doctor) NICE!
2. My CVVH filter change record...12 minutes and no drops of blood on the floor!
3. I got over my fear of the I-STAT and learned to love it! (Thanks for the inservice Sherrie!)


Have you ever seen the movie Groundhog Day? I am living it right now. I wake up every day and live the same day over and over. It is just for a few more days. I can make it! Six down, three to go!

It will be a miracle if I make it through this week without a photo-radar ticket. I keep forgetting about the new freeway cameras as I race back and forth! Keep your fingers crossed for me!