Nurse's Notes: Manik Lately.

I have come up literally 'manik' for the past few weeks. I have surpassed the definition of 'overtime' both with my regular and extra time at work.

I have worked 18 days in the last 22 calendar days. EIGHTEEN. 18TEEN. I know that was insane! But I do try to keep rested and take care of my body. I have planned for this 'survivor-series' kind of workload thus I have managed to prepare myself not only physically but also mentally.

This is just by the middle of the shift.

A nurse's magic potion: coffee with coffee toppings with a pinch of coffee.
(With occasional Red Bull on the side.)

I enjoy the challenges and benefits of working extra shifts on areas and hospitals other than my regular workplace. It keeps my skills and knowledge refreshed, and keep my wits and brains sharp and alert. Not only managing complex patient care,  but also enhancing one's interpersonal skills as I am assigned with new team members every single time. You don't necessarily have to like and be friends with a person you've met in the first 5 minutes. Sometimes keeping it professional and working dynamically may be a simple goal but can be very challenging to achieve.

The experience I gain is invaluable and makes me a better nurse. I'd still recall personal experiences from my student years that I still apply almost 10 years later up to this day.

I always keep in mind my university instructor's words during my student years: 'Ask yourself if you are a better nurse today than yesterday.'

So what's the point I'm trying to get at?

I love my job.
I love to work hard and smart.
I am not refusing to say no to extra well-earned moolah.
Rest and sleep is underrated.
A shift is just a letter F away to becoming sh*t.

Ergo, nurses kick a ton of gluteal muscle.