We are still in limbo with our company and the Human Resources department at our hospital, waiting for paperwork to be processed. Although this means no work, which means no income, which means little exploring, we are trying to make the most of things. We aren't letting them off easy; we showed up to the hospital Monday (rejected), and take turns every couple hours making phone calls to the six people on our list. We are pretty sure they see our number pop up on caller ID and ignore it... We aren't afraid to call right back. We are learning a lot about this travel nursing gig, from many aspects, and I'm kind of wondering what I've gotten myself into. We have been well informed that this is a rare, if ever, occurrence... Leave it to me to be the one it happens to. I have enough friends that have done it to safely say that this year is going to be a blast and the time of our life (once things get going).
Our weather has been perfect, so we are making the most of our days off.. Sorry to you people back home wrapped up in winter parkas with snow shovels in hand. We signed up for the gym last week, and have been there every day since (what else do we have to do with 15 hours in a day). Here are a few pictures of what we've been up to...
Jillian's friend, Andy, has a pup that we took for a walk today. Something about pet therapy!
Dinner and a movie. We watched "Back in the Day" a guy from home directed it and most of it is filmed at places from my hometown. Pretty funny!!
Just belting Jason Derulo into my spatula... Sorry neighbors!!
Disregard my attire and freshly washed hair.
This may get some hate mail..
Enjoying a few rays of sun... Ahhh!!
If I didn't already learn enough about myself by driving across the country, I sure have learned a lot in the past couple weeks. Nothing has quite tested my patience as much as these experiences so far. Not only losing my patience but patience with others. I might be calm, cool, and collected on that phone, but poor Jillian sure has had to deal with an earful as soon as I hit "end". I've also learned what type of work ethic I want to have and person I want to be on the job. It's a little different in he nursing world, but there are always ways to go the extra mile and I hope I do that for those I'm taking care of. For those of you in the business world, you have no idea what an exact deadline (even if it's not tomorrow) or a phone call means to a person on the other end. I'm learning quickly how to live on a budget. I've always wanted to take time and write out a budget for the month but my brain just doesn't think like that, until now when it has to. For me this has been very humbling and probably just the experience I've needed. I sure have had my eyes opened to what's "essential" and what's "fluff". Regardless of how amazing the hospital is (or terrible, I guess), I can already say that this experience has been worth it and I haven't even stepped foot into my sneakers and scrubs to work... For that I am thankful.
I'm hoping within 48hours I will be able to share some better news... Work!
In the words of Bob Marley and our theme song this week.... Don't worry, bout a thing...Every little thing is gonna be alright!!
Thanks for readin y'all... Love ya!!
Hadley
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