Well, I certainly have ignored this blog. That really needs to stop. I have so many things running around in my head that need to be put down to look back on. I am usually encouraged by knowing that difficult times do pass and things are not always exactly the way I remember them. So, here I am again.
I recently started working after many months off. I have felt much better without the stress and schedule of work and I have learned lots of things that really help me and just as many that don't. I am not sure that I will be able to work. That is frightening to me. I have worked since I was 14. I am giving it a try. As the good doc says,"Well you'll either figure out a way to push yourself through it or you'll crash. But at least you'll know."
I have two PRN jobs. One is as a geriatric case manager. I basically oversee and coordinate the care of seniors. I can take as many or as few clients as I want. A lot of the work I can do from my phone or computer, in my bathrobe. There are other times when I pull out the suit and have to become very professional for a meeting. I like both.
The second job is doing admissions for a home heath company who is owned by one of the nicest guys that I have ever met. This too is flexible in that I can work or not.
My plan is to try to do about 10 hours a week. I usually have 4 or 5 good hours a day that I am fairly functional. I can be out at work or grocery shopping, ect. Besides that, I am home and usually in a prone position. Even with that, there are weeks when I have to catch up and spend most of the week just lying around trying to get enough energy to shower and fix dinner. We'll definitely see how it all works out. I am sure that I can do it for a week, maybe two. The real question is, can I keep it up over time. I am not sure.
I really do want to work. I love nursing. I have always loved nursing. It has been a great career. I have done some awesome things and still have much to give. I just need to find a way to give it. Maybe this is it, maybe not. The good doc didn't look to sure about this. But as he said, I'll either find a way to push through or crash, but at least I'll know.
2 comments:
Great post! It's so true...the only way we know if we can do things, is if we try. I hope things work out well for you with nursing!
I wish you the very best, and look forward to reading future posts :)
Nancy,
Thanks so much.I hope to be more consistent with my blogging. I have been so encouraged by what others have to say on blogs like yours.
I too am looking forward to getting to know you better.
Blessings,
Ruth
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