Welcome to D Ward!

I've started working in D ward, I have the blue scrubs and all. D ward is primarily Maxilo-Facial and Pediatric, but they do have overflow of any and all of the other surgeries. Today and yesterday were my two orientaion shifts. I will be on my own tomorrow! Definitely alot quicker than my last job where you had months of orienting. So far the shifts have gone well and I am adjusting. On Monday the primary Maxilo-Facial surgeon, Dr. Gary Parker, returns. Therefore I should be alot busier next week with all kinds of new surgeries that I have never come in contact with. I know my fellow nurses will help me though. The whole atmosphere is alot more laid back than at home. No trying to document everything single thing you do for fear of lawsuits. The patients are very kind and gracious. I had the chance to play a very intense game of Jenga today with one young patient. I have to say that he is the champion ... I think he won 4 out of 5 times! All is well otherwise, making some new friends and hanging out with the old ones. Thank you for your continued prayers as I continue to transition in the ward in the coming weeks.