[[ Annoying Co-Workers ]]

"God...I'm going to really need you to help me today not to strangle my co-worker...you know who she is..."

I start this blog entry out with that because well, it is a prayer that I need to start most of my days with sometimes when I know that I'm going to work with "her" (I do not say her name for protection purposes...and I know she won't see this but I'm just not going to mention her name). But seriously...there is this one particular RN at my place of employment whom I am not very fond of at all. I may sound mean but it's the truth...I cannot help how I feel and to tell you the flat out truth...I am NOT the only one. She's just the type that really likes to dictate...is lazy alot of the time...and does not consider the other working around her that they can not always do what she wants right away. Really though...they should have to do what "she wants". That's not what we are at work for. We are at work to give our patients the utmost "excellent" care that we possibly can....to keep them safe and let them know that they are good hands with our nurses.

Today this particular RN...another LPN...and I had a meeting with our Manager and clinical coordinator because this RN had a problem with us. She told our Manager that we had communication problems and we never let her know anything. But we also had to point out to our manger alot of the things that this RN does NOT do...she is very rude...and like to delegate and have things done when she wants them done when she sees that we are extremely busy so we came up with a plan to "improve" these problems which probably will not last very long at all but...we will have to see.

Also...this RN told a flat lie about me about something I did at work yesterday. I corrected her part of the story that was wrong but she INSISTED that I was the one that was wrong...and so of course...our manager believes her and sorta defends her because that's just how they are. So whatever I did not argue a whole lot because I am NOT in trouble. There ain't no reason to make things worse than they are.

Anyways...I'm just sick and tired of being belittle because I am a LPN. Alot of that seems to be going on lately. Maybe not to be directly but in general. Some LPNs can know just as much as a RN does we just both play different roles. Sometimes the reputation some RNs give themselves makes me really not want to be one. I'm still praying on that though to see if God wants me to become one. I still am not sure.

I finally have a day off tomorrow!!!! Yes!!! lol...only one so that I can work the weekend but...it's better than nothing. I am DEFINATELY going to be sleeping and going to the gym at some point. I think I have done enough rambling for the night. So...Adios!

-Christine

[[ Missing in Action ]]

Hey! I know...I have been M.I.A. for about almost 4 months now...AGAIN! I'm sorry ya'll. Life has just been so busy & like I always I just sometimes forget that I even have this blog. Anyways....so there has been so much that has happened since I last wrote and let me give you the quickest update that I possibly can without making this entry TOO LONG.

So, as you know I have been working at Maryview for 1 year & 3 months now. Wow! I cannot believe it. Time sure does fly. If you want me to be flat out honest with you...from my point of view things have gotten worse and worse around that place. There are so many new rules set in place everytime you turn around it seems like. It's so bad that a whole lot of employees on our floor have been run off. I work on the South side of the floor but on the North side all they have is 2 of their day time nurses left...and one is getting ready to transfer to the ER and the other promised she was leaving right behind her so...the side of the floor is pretty much screwed. I can bet money on it that most of our employees will be on the side before we know it.

As far as my relationship status goes....remember the guy I told you about in my last entry?? Well...we are still dating!! =] His name is Jeff. We have been dating for 4 months now and it has been so awesome. He is one of the most amazing guys that I have ever met. I do not think that I could ask for anyone better. He can make me laugh even if I'm not in the mood, he loves to workout, he's family oriented, he's CHRISTIAN (big plus to me), and not to mention very very handsome. =] My Dad LOVES him alot...he didn't like his age at first but after getting to know him and NOT judging him like some others in my life seem to do...he has gotten to like him. I can see us last a very long time and at this point I am hoping forever.

Lorrie, here's your picture you asked for...ha ha! Anyways...I will start trying to update more often but I think this will due for now.

God Bless,

Christine