Update

I am sure that some of you have been wondering where I am and if I have dropped off of the face of the earth. I am alive and well and still in Spartanburg. Once Feb.23 got here I was off and busy. I have been in orientations, classes, and on the floor (5 South) shadowing various people. It has been a long few weeks. I have been bombarded with information that I know is impossible to remember but I am hanging in there. March 17th was my first day with actual patients and it went well. I really like how they have the floor orientation laid out. I have 2 preceptors for day shift. I will be working nights but to get me used to everything I am on day shoft for about 3 weeks. I start out with 2 pts and then add one every week until I get up to 6 weeks. I am going to put in a schedule for the next few weeks because some of you have asked and asked how you can pray for me. 12 hour shifts are long, especially when you do them back to back. My legs and feet are getting used to it but it is also a mental attitide as well. Also, please pray that I will be able to acclimate to night shift. I have never worked nights and am nervous about getting enough sleep during the day. Here is my schedule for the rest of March and April. In May I will hopefully be on my own.

• March 17, 18, 20: 0645-1915 (2 patients)
• March 22, 25, 27: 0645-1915 (3 patients)
• March 29, 30, 31: 0645-1915 (4 patients)

• April 8, 9, 10: 1845-0715 (5 patients)
• April 12, 13,14: 1845-0715 (6 patients)
• April 21, 22, 23: 1845-0715 (6 patients)
• April 27, 28, 30:1845 -0715 (6 patients)