Sat. May 26, 2012

OK...sorry I haven't kept up for the past few days, but I had orientation Wed, Thur, and Fri and by the time I got home from work, the office @ the apt complex is closed & I don't have internet access yet (or cable for that matter).

Anyway...Orientation was long and tedious! Most stuff we did, we do every where I go (how to check blood sugars, tie restraints, HIPPA...) but Friday we did computer training. Just blows my mind...I am a "do it to learn it" type of gal, so will see how much sunk in when I actually get on the floor. I must say the view (when it wasn't clouded over) was BEAUTIFUL!! We were on the 22nd floor with an awesome view of the campus and even downtown. Friday there were a few clouds so we could see the snow capped mountains! We also were able to see the Space Needle as well...guess the campus isn't that far away from it-might have to go investigate it sometime.

On my way to orientation Friday as I was driving across the bridge, I drove under a bald eagle sitting on a light post. Granted, we have eagles in Iowa, but can't say I have seen one in the wild so close to such a populated area. I guess if there is good fishing it doesn't matter!

I live about 10 miles from the University of Washington and the hospital and the only way to get there is to go over Lake Washington...unless I REALLY go out of my way and go around Lake Washington.
The bridge I usually go over is a floating bridge! I guess it is on pylons? To look at it you would never know, and can't tell much difference driving over it either. I was expecting it to move with the water or something...

I finally met my assistant manager yesterday. Up until then I knew him only by e-mail or phone. Seems to be a nice guy, but I sure would like to get my schedule...I have no idea what nights I will be working. Makes it very hard to plan activities when you don't know when you work!
Well, I am orientating on the floor tonight so I should go get something to eat and take a nap.

Safe and happy travels-
Laura