my new adventure

HORRAY!!!!


I have had the most fabulous week at my new job. Where do I even begin? I guess I could say that this is the best fit for me. The staff, even management, is personable, welcoming, and fun to be around.


I thought orientation was going to be horrible... with management throwing policies and procedures at me like crazy while I feel totally overwhelmed. It is actually the exact opposite. I find myself learning without even knowing that we have drifted from typical conversation to my nurse educator teaching. I am in orientation with 8 other employees, two of them will be joining me in the ER. The other 5 are sad that they didn't come to the ER because the nurse managers from ER always come up to the classroom and give us high fives. I keep hearing how amazing the teamwork is down in the ER. I will find out for myself on Tuesday because the classroom part of my orientation will be over. I have a feeling that it is true and the learning environment is going to be great.


Bronx Leb is known as a family hospital. Everyone gets their family members to work there because the "feel" is supportive. I love that. Something else I love about it is the diversity. Today at lunch, I learned a bit about Korean, African(Nigerian) and Spanish culture. Where else besides NYC can you do that all in 45 mins? Amazing.

Anyways, just pray for me and my comrades this week as we embark on this new advendure in the ER. I am ready. At least I think I am...
I feel priveledged and blessed to be in the center of a chaotic/sort of controlled environment. I hope that I will be Jesus' hands and feet. That somehow my presence manifests His. I also pray that my attitude will effect my surroundings. Prayerfully, my attitude will be calming admist the chaos... and instead of adding to the confusion I can produce change and healing. It's going to be fast and furious there, but it's exciting.

I was asked just a few days ago what is the vision for my life? I responded by stating "To positively effect peoples' lives through healing." Of course physical, but also spiritually. I hope that I can bring peace and strength to patients and family members when the stress is high. I was told today that we as RNs are unable to speak of spiritual matters due to legalities.... but I know prayer is powerful.

Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know about it:)

Lovelove,

tammy