Update on Change

So, as I mentioned on the last post, it looks like I'm finally going to get off of the NIGHT SHIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got one of the ICU manager's signature on my transfer request so all that really needs to happen is the ICU manager and the PACU manager have to come to terms on what date will be my actual transfer... based on staffing issues in the ICU, and the fact that someone has to train into my charge nurse position, it looks like they will try to keep me for the maximum amount of time which is 6 weeks... I proposed that we just finish out this schedule (which is through Oct. 18)... I guess we'll see.
Well, tomorrow (Thursday) I will work a shift in the PACU just to check it out. I'm pretty stoked. The work itself will not be as challenging as working in ICU, or at least the acuity level of the patients will not be as sick or demanding as the ICU, but it's different in the PACU... It's like "Turn & Burn" (to borrow from my old restaurant lingo)... you know, "get 'em in--- get 'em out" kind of thing. Anyways, I'll let y'all know how it turns out.
Later,
Scott