Work it out

Looking back on Dumas:

Wonderful job

Christmas 2008

Vegas 2008

Dogie Days 2008

When we first moved to Dumas I had just graduated nursing school and was VERY anxious about being a nurse. I really didnt have much of a choice as to where I was going to work, Dumas is a small town with 1 small hospital. So- for 2 months that is where I worked. The 3rd day of working there I walked into a room on the OB unit and caught a baby a few seconds later as it was born. A few days later I was screamed at for putting my gloves on too slowly. Frequently the nurses would send me to do tasks so they could make personal phone calls.It was...unpleasant.

(as a side note: that hospital is now in the process of starting a new graduate nurse internship and is making steps forward to be a better hospital)

I started wishing for a different job but felt stuck. I decided to bring my resume to all of the clinics in Dumas (there are about 5) just to see what would happen. Within a few weeks, I was called back by Dr. Covington, a family practicioner. They needed an RN! I was thrilled to start working a M-F 8-5 job. Little did I know just how much I would come to love that place. I have learned so much and loved so many. Finding that position helped me find MY place in Dumas and make friends that I desperately needed. The clinic where I worked was extremely efficient, and we all got along as friends would. Every Friday morning we would pray for our patients. My boss took us to Vegas after a crazy winter season. We had weekly lunches together and actually hung out with eachother outside of work. I know it was a complete blesssing and am so thankful for my time spent there.

I am now waiting to start work for Dallas ISD as a school nurse. I know its going to be a completely different setting and I cant compare it to my old job, but I do hope it proves to be more than just the place I work, and that I can make lifetime friends as I have in Dumas.