Thank You Dad!

"Do the Right Thing, and You Know What the Right Thing is."
-Ken Sheaffer (My Dad) 

Thank you dad.  I recently had to make a very hard decision.  I keep these words close to my heart, they really came in handy this time!  It was a hard thing to do, but I know I did the right thing for my family!  XOXO Miss you Dad.  Thank you for watching out for me!

RNC-OB (I still got it!)

I may not currently be a practicing OB nurse, but that doesn't mean I am not going to keep my certifications up to date!!  I just maintained my Inpatient OB certification!  Next year I do the EFM. 

Doing this made me realize that I really do love nursing and I WILL be at the bedside again in the future!!!

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NCC is pleased to announce that ELIZABETH ADAMS has successfully met the requirements to maintain the NCC national credential as a Inpatient Obstetric Nurse (INP).

The credential is earned by meeting educational and/or practice requirements and taking a rigorous examination that covers the specified specialty areas.

ELIZABETH ADAMS joins the over 100,000 health care professionals that have earned the prestigious NCC credential since 1975. Maintenance of the credential is required every three years and involves a continuing competency assessment and earning continuing education.

NCC congratulates ELIZABETH ADAMS on achieving this professional milestone.

NCC is a not for profit organization that sponsors a national certification program in the obstetric, gynecologic and neonatal specialties. NCC is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

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Stressed

And this is how I feel toinght!!!

Time to Whine a Little

Just curious................ Can one job really take up this much time???  I feel like I spend more time doing paper work than I do teaching.  I know I don't, but I thought my time off would be "time off", at least some of it any way.  Memos, Probation letters, Cumulative notes, Holy-Moly it's a lot.  I didn't even get a chance to look at the student's documentation tonight!  

This is how I feel at the end of the day!!!  I just wanna whine and cry!

Head-to-toe

So, tomorrow I will be checking my students off on doing a "Head-to-toe" assessment.

I am so proud of them all!!

  We have been practicing now for a couple of weeks and they have come so far!!!

Here are a few pictures I took at school...... You knew I would take pictures....RIGHT!!

I don't know the rules about posting pics of students, but they all told me it was OK, and I won't add their names.  (Aren't they cute though.....)

This is my morning class (minus one student who was absent that day.)

Teamwork!

What I Do!

Preparing the future nurses...

That's "What I Do"!

I am very challenged by my new job, but at the same time I feel it is very rewarding!

I am really getting attached to my students and enjoy seeing them on a daily basis!

Tomorrow is review day for the "Physical Assessment" Exam!

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“Nursing encompasses the prevention of illness, the alleviation of suffering, and the protection, promotion, and restoration of health in the care of individuals, families, groups, and communities”
(ANA, Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2001).

A New Job!



My New Place of Employment - SCTI

I got a new job!!  WOOO HOOOO! I am excited.  I will be a High School Practical Nursing Instructor at Sarasota County Technical Institute.  Growing up, I wanted to be one of two things, a nurse or a teacher...  Now I get to be BOTH!  I spent the morning observing today, but will officially take over my class on 12/5/11.  I am really looking forward to it!

This meant so much to me!!!!!!

Jenny Waring

My sister dedicated 10 years to a job, Working 6:00pm - 6:00am. She missed a lot at home, but was dedicated to her noble profession! In a time of great family need, the hospital refused to work with her, even on a temporary basis, to make it possible for her to care for things at home... It saddens me to see her give up something she loves so much... But I'm proud of her decision!

 

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• Julie Bontrager I hope everything is ok

  Yesterday at 7:30am ·
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  Kathy Hadus McKellar oh no...I know the feeling of having to give up something you love doing...after 15 years, leaving was the hardest thing. And still is, but I know I had to do it. I will be praying for Jeannie,

  Yesterday at 7:40am ·
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  Candy Pringle Grosse I wondered why she was leaving! That must have been a hard decision! And we wonder why the good nurses stay! So sad!

  Yesterday at 8:01am ·
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  Jennifer Brittain Doerrfeld oh my...sorry to hear that. good luck to her :)

  Yesterday at 8:19am ·
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  May Peyton She was there when melissa needed her in child birth,the hospital has lost not just a great nurse but a great person. I know the furture will bring great things to you Jeannie.

  Yesterday at 8:25am ·
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  Nicole Evans Jeannie was there for me when my son Colin was born too. She help me stay as calm as I could be in a very excited emergency C-Secction. I will always remember her presence and important role she played for me on that very special day. She will find something that will fit her needs. Good Luck.

  Yesterday at 9:50am ·
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  Erin Baumhardt I'm so sorry to hear that I was hoping she could have been there for me. I hope she finds something that will bring her happiness & everything at home will be ok!!

  23 hours ago ·
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  Debra Loftis Beck She was there when I gave birth to my first son, 6 1/2 years ago, so sad to here she will not be there to help others.... She was the best!!!! The hospital gas lost a GREAT nurse!!!!

  22 hours ago ·
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  Bill Sheaffer wow can you let me know whats up ?? anything i can do ?? love billy

  20 hours ago ·
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  Sandra Schayfer Woodworth It's too bad she was forced to make that choice. :(

  18 hours ago ·
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  Yasmin Hernandez-Rodrigue Just remind her that God has a better plan for her and needs her somewhere else right now. She is in my prayers.

  16 hours ago ·
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  Jeannie Sheaffer Adams Wow - I am honored by your kind words - all of you, Jenny and every one else. To know that I "made a difference" is very rewarding! Reading what Jenny wrote, and the comments brought tears to my eyes!! XOXO.

  11 hours ago ·