Firsts

I can't believe I survived my first night shift at CHLA. I had no idea what to expect going in, but it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. I had no problem staying up with only one cup of coffee. I got home around 5:30 am and slept in until 2pm. It felt so good to sleep. I actually think I prefer the night shift over the day shift. Waking up at 5 am to go to work does not sit right with me. But I absolutely loved the hospital and it gave me motivation to keep working toward my goal of being a peds nurse.

I also had my first rotation of labor and delivery...and boy is labor disgusting! I should have known what I was getting myself into, but I wasn't expecting so much blood. Watching a vaginal birth really set me back a few years of having my own kids. I was even debating with myself if it was even worth it, ha! But I really loved working with the moms and babies.

Kim, Me, Shaylin and Krista
during our Labor and Delivery rotation

Even though I love this rotation and have been looking forward to it for the past year, I am just so ready to be done with school. I'm ready to have a normal life again and not be so consumed in school. I get so anxious to plan my future, but I need to take one thing at a time. School has been the main priority in my life and will be that way until I graduate. I will start to look for jobs in Los Angeles when I am done with school so I can be close to Jeff. He accepted his offered to attended the Pharmacy program at the  University of Southern California! I am so excited for him and to watch him succeed in such a difficult program. Over the past couple years I have seen him grow in so many ways and accomplish the goals he sets his mind to. Soon it will be my turn to be his support during school.