As Told By Ashley

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Archives for September 2021

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The Nurses’ Station 9/28

Hey guys!!

It’s been a while since the last time I came to the nurses’ station, but that’s because so much has happened these last few weeks. I’ve officially entered the world of travel nursing and it has been a crazy journey so far. Technically I’ve been traveling since June, but my first assignment was completely different than my actual specialty. I have my reasons for why I chose that job in particular, and I think it was a good fit honestly. However, I’m back in labor and delivery and I must say it feels good to be back. I still pick up hours at my OG unit and I have definitely learned to appreciate them for the things they taught me, but it feels good to see how other people practice. I don’t like to put my people out there, so I won’t say which hospital I’m working at but it has been nothing short of an amazing experience so far. The nurses I’ve met are amazing. The doctors have been super polite so far which we all know is nothing short of a miracle. I look forward to see how the rest of my contract goes and I’ll try my hardest to keep you guys updated here at the nurses’ station. 😊

So tell me, are you a travel nurse? What made you decide to start traveling? What tips and tricks do you have for someone like me who is just starting out? Let’s talk about it.

Xoxo,

Ash, RN

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Life Update

I haven’t made a post in a while. Life has been a little crazy. I started a new job and it’s been a huge adjustment. I recently reconnected with an old friend and that has me a little out of sorts in a good way (definitely will keep you guys updated on that 😉), and unexpected house repairs have a hold on me right now as well. Needless to say, I’ve been very busy in good and bad ways. Soooooo…here it is:

HOME. For those of you who don’t know, I bought a house earlier this year. I had a solid three weeks in my house before everything started going downhill. I had some unexpected plumbing issues that are still unfixed and a huge source of stress in my life right now to be completely honest. The problem is halfway fixed, but in attempting to fix that we discovered an even bigger problem that will need to be addressed sooner rather than later. But you know what guys – plumbing is expensive!!! Other than that, the house is good. I go back and forth with wanting to sell it or wanting to rent it out and I’m pretty sure that stems from the stress I feel over this plumbing situation, but nevertheless I will figure it out. I always do.

WORK. I recently entered the world of travel nursing. Back in June I took a local travel contract at an ASC after deciding that I wanted to try something different from labor and delivery. It was by far the best 13 weeks of my career so far. It was completely unrelated to anything I have done in nursing so far. I started out as a psych nurse then switched to labor and delivery and the ASC was with a urology office. Yep, you read that right – I essentially went from vaginas and babies to penises and kidney stones for 13 weeks and it was great. I met some of the most friendly nurses ever and I will forever be grateful to them for taking me in and teaching me all that I needed to know to get through those 13 weeks. My current assignment is another local travel position back in L&D at a hospital near my house because…

I’m going to be an aunt…like any day now.

FAMILY. That’s right friends – my little sister is having a baby and I am beyond excited. It’s a boy and he is the first grandchild so there is already so much love, joy, and expectation surrounding his arrival. She also got married, so I officially have the dopest brother-in-law in the world and a new dog niece and nephew. My long-haired pitty Storm is a seven month old ball of energy who will definitely keep you laughing. She’s brought so much joy to my house in the midst of my plumbing disaster. At this very moment she’s tearing up a puppy pad in my office – probably because I’m doing this instead of playing with her 🤦🏽‍♀️. Learning to train her and watching her grow is pretty fun though. My parents are doing well. We’re all just waiting semi-patiently on Baby AJ.

There’s so much more to share, but if I did that here this post would go on forever. You’ll just have to subscribe to keep up. 😊😊😊

Xoxo,

Ash, RN