Mad Scribblings From the Life of a Middle-Aged New Nurse
I feel like hot garbage. I went in to work to the medical office today -- as requested -- and they sent me right back home. Hey -- I tried. I was stopped at the door initially by the symptoms checkers, but I told them my nurse manager wanted to see me (despite symptoms), so... Continue Reading →
I am losing my patience with people. Specifically, stupid people. In the midst of election results last night, the results of my first COVID test returned "NEGATIVE" -- however, you may recall that I was tested within 48 hours of exposure. And as I am now showing symptoms of the prodromal period of COVID, I... Continue Reading →
I went for my second interview with a local medical practice and received my first job offer since leaving Grey Sloan. It was an eye opener. They offered me a measly $22 an hour, and my health benefits don't start for 90 days. I guess I should be grateful, but it's shocking. Twenty-two bucks? That's... Continue Reading →
"So how's it going?" Not so great. "I mean with your new job. You must be excited!" I know. I am. I mean, it's not horrible or anything. The people seem nice. It's just [nervous laugh] I'm having a rough time adjusting. "Adjusting? What's going on?" Well... mostly I'm just frustrated because I have no... Continue Reading →
Mad Margaret Diaries 