Change

Change is something most people do not enjoy as people are generally more comfortable with stability. For me, a huge change will happen very soon as I will be heading into my community rotation.

I am still a little unsure of what to expect in communtiy at the moment. On one hand, I feel that this rotation has come at a good time. To be honest, I think I am starting to feel some burn out at the unit. I feel that my learning in there has plateaud and that there isn't much for me to gain there anymore. In addition, I feel that work has become more of a grind lately and that the environment has had me felt powerless at times.

On the other hand, I will be heading into a position that makes me a case manager which implicates alot more responsibilities. Issues with my clients will follow me as I cannot just hand it over to the next nurse, delaying these issues will only excerbate the issues. There is going to be intense pressure and stress in the first weeks. I will be taking charge of centrelink payments and living arrangements for my patients, I will advocate for them in the magistrates, I will lead a team of health professionals in directing the care for them. In addition, I will be driving government cars. These cars are the newest models and considering I got my P's not long ago, I am horrified of scratching them (even if theyre insured by the hospital).

I think overall I am looking forward to this change though. I like challenges, it makes my life interesting and it only makes me stronger if I am put into a difficult environment... if I do not crumble under the pressure that is.

This is me at a transitional point in my career after choosing nursing over my business career. If I had stayed in the business career ... I would already be a manager at a shoe company... or continue working at the lawfirm at the Governor Phillip Tower enjoying the view. However I have chosen this path and I have not regretted it the slightest bit. Sure, my profession does not have the prestiege and the glamour, but who in their right mind would like to wear gorilla suits roaming the city anyway?