... day of recuperation.
I finally have a job and have started working as a pre-graduate intern (obviously, only until I graduate and become licensed, in which case, I will no longer be an intern)!
Yesterday was my first 14-hour shift... something I knew I'd need to get used to in the future, so I thought I'd start now. But man... oh man... It feels like death today - migraine, fatigue, nausea, etc. I felt fine when I woke up this morning, so I decided to hit the gym for a 2-mile run and finished with some ab workout before meeting up with my bestie for lunch & shopping. But as soon as we finished hanging out, I started feeling not-so-good. =( I pray that this is not how my life will be when I become a licensed professional, or else my days off will be filled with only sleeping and eating at home. That's no way to live a single's life.
The neighborhood in which I work is far from ideal. It didn't hit me until I found myself speaking with an ex-con to advise him of which products to use and in turn, he told me how he was recently arrested and for what reason. The staff and I met some other interesting people throughout the day.
But it was reassuring to also know we have police officers who come in and out because they are from the neighborhood. I struck up a convo with one of the cops as I helped him find the right product for his allergies. But he reminded me of someone I'd rather not think about. =x
I'm trying to do all I can to recuperate tonight, so I will survive tomorrow's second 14-hour shift of the week.
Advil... help me out.
Jesus, please help me too.
As a Nurse, I completely understand you and I advise that you should have a lot of fun before you get licensed in your profession because afterwards might not really reduce your stress and it might get more hectic for you.
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