Tag: interim don
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The Southwest (Chapter 2)
I continue to work night shifts at a pace that I have not done in years. The continuous flip-flop back and forth between days and nights, along with the challenge of a leadership role, and initiating positive change in this environment has got me feeling slightly disoriented. I have moments of unexplained vertigo and full…
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The Southwest (Chapter 1)
I have now been here for a week, and I have already had to work two night shifts on the floor as a charge nurse (there are 4 more night shifts and a day shift that are not covered this coming week). I accepted this position as the Interim Director of Nursing, but can see…
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The Great Plains (Chapter 1)
We arrived to our new destination last week. We had a few days of warm weather to allow us time to make adjustments for winter. It isn’t easy to keep a camper maintained in cold weather. It can be a challenge to keep the interior warm when the walls and floors are so thin, and…
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The Gulf Coast (Week 1)
This is the view from my camper. I find myself living at the ocean! Okay, it’s not really the ocean, it is considered a bay. BUT, it is waterfront, the water is salty, and there are waves lapping at the shore. I am content, and Pearl is overjoyed (she LOVES swimming and this was her…
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Leaving the High Desert
Good-byes are the worst. I have mentioned my dislike of them in previous posts. Leaving this team of wonderful people was difficult, but they made it a joyous occasion instead of a sad one. For that, I am so appreciative. They gave me a lovely bouquet of flowers with a special card and a basket…
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The High Desert (Week 7)
I met my husband in Pagosa Springs this past weekend. It is somewhat of a half-way point for us and we had never been before. We were able to stay in a pet-friendly cabin so that Wookie and Pearl could play (that was the best part). I stepped out of the cabin on the first…