This will be a little shorter than usual because I am currently in Oregon, hanging with Katy at Fincon!
I’ll tell you more about it after I get home!
This week, I am thankful:
that my first work check-in went well
During our weeks of orientation, we get scheduled to have periodic check-ins with the unit manager, and I had my first one this week. My preceptor (the experienced nurse who is teaching me) came along too and she said I’m doing great.
Yay!
Obviously I am not quite ready to be on my own taking care of a full load of patients, but my preceptor seemed to think I was picking up on things quickly, and that means a lot because she has precepted plenty of other new nurses.
that my professor had mercy on me
We had a case study assignment, and our case assignments were based on our last name initials.
Well, I accidentally did the whole assignment in the wrong group because I forgot my last initials changed after my divorce.
Whyyyyy did I only realize this after I wrote a whole essay, with a pile of journal references?? I don’t know, but I wanted to cry. These assignments take forever because of the tedium of having to find references for everything I say, so I did not want to start over.
I emailed my professor apologetically, explaining that I had had the other last name for almost 27 years. And thankfully, she had mercy on me and let me keep my original work.
WHEW.
that I’m getting a little more used to Blackboard
My RN school used Canvas as their online learning management system, so I was good at Canvas. But my BSN school uses Blackboard, which is entirely new to me.
I do not like it as much as Canvas, but I am getting better at navigating it now that I’m a few weeks in.
for a safe flight to Portland
My flights were both on time too. And my first leg even had the bonus of an empty middle seat, so I had room to stretch.
that Katy is kindly hosting me
I sure do appreciate her sharing her home with me during the conference!
that I like my nursing job
I’m definitely still in a steep learning curve part of this work, but I do love it. There is never a dull day at the hospital, and I think that’s part of why I love it.
My days there feel interesting, challenging, and meaningful, and that’s a nice combo.
Becca
Friday 12th of September 2025
Just had surgery so can’t type much. Prayers for a swift recovery are welcome! Spent about 160 on food at Aldi. Ate our usual fare of salads, lots of veggies, fish and chicken as proteins, and rice or sourdough bread as carbs. Will hopefully put more detail next week. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Isa
Friday 12th of September 2025
Very cool for you and Katie! The only two blogs I still read religiously.
My 5 tankful's:
- Hubby got spared in the first round of cuts at work, this week!!!
- That my daughter got an appointment with a specialist 5 months sooner than anticipated because of a cancellation
- To have a no-fees credit card that collects points that I can exchange for free groceries (card paid in full each month, so no accrued interest). I must save at least 40$ monthly with those points.
- For a cheap outing in the form of community improvisation show. 2 hours of laughter for 5$? Yes please!
- For books. Always and forever. And my public library, of course :)
Selena
Thursday 11th of September 2025
Karma is a b**ch with impeccable timing. *Finally* hired a couple of people for my work team (still short one person out of my five person team). It was starting to get close to me saying too bad, so sad, I'm retiring. Downside is really?, manager doesn't know what access our team needs? Dad is still kicking - down to one of four of his graduating class still living. Continuing to put away money due to no debt (except what we charge each month in which the full amount is auto debited each month). Finding a hotel a short jaunt from kiddos house. Not so much thankful but addendums to IRA account showing how my kiddos will be screwed has motivated me to up my drain my traditional IRA game. I should have enough time to withdraw paying minimum taxes. While I don't think millions should be passed on to IRA heirs, I do think X amount per IRA holder/beneficiary should be exempt from being withdrawn. For a lot of people, inherited IRAs will be their retirement savings outside of social security.
Katy @ The Non-Consumer Advocate
Thursday 11th of September 2025
So fun to have you here!!!!
Ruth T
Thursday 11th of September 2025
I'm thankful for finding a new vehicle fairly quickly. We've been planning since spring to get a new one after our house sold and we found what we were looking for in less than a month. We're going to sign the papers and bring it home tonight. I'm thankful that it's coming in just under the amount we have set aside for a new vehicle. I'm thankful for the many details my husband has been taking care of to make this happen. I'm thankful for today's sunshine. I'm thankful for my kids.