Tomorrow I finally go back to work.
I've been unemployed now since July 1. I use that word loosely, because I took a job with a start date of September 20, so while I wasn't getting a paycheck I did know that there was a job waiting for me.
Well, September 20 is nearly here. I'm a little nervous to learn a new system, meet the new nurses and staff, and start seeing my own patient panel. There will be a steep learning curve, I know, but I hope the other parts of the transition are easy. Like, remembering people's names and knowing where the bathroom is. The little things that can make or break a day.
Next week is all orientation, which is a nice way to ease into things. Then, on September 27, I start seeing my own patients. Weird. I am sure I'll miss the nice shelter of fellowship - having people to run ideas by and talk difficult cases through. But, it'll also be nice to make the decision I want to make, rather than the decision the attending thinks is best. There will be good and bad about it, I'm sure. Hopefully things aren't so busy that I can't reflect on some of those instances here.
So, tomorrow I take my floaties off and jump in the deep end all by myself. I hope the lessons I've had for the last 6 years pay off.
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2 comments:
you will be awesome!!!!
just saw this post... a little late. :) i'm sure it all went well. will catch up with you after your & my boards! :)
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