I can't believe I get paid to do this

Seriously, it boggles the mind.

I love it. Love love love love it. In fact, I will probably be so sad when I transfer to the mother-baby unit. Or, maybe I'll appreciate the break from the excitement of L & D. Either way, it sounds like I'll have plenty of opportunity to float between the two units.

Everything is different from the hospital I was at this summer, but the nurses are supportive and seem to genuinely operate as a team. My preceptor is wonderful, with many years of labor and delivery experience and a wicked sense of humor.

I'm happy that much of what I learned this summer is starting to come back to me. I have to brush up and practice my skills, but I have all the confidence in the world that those will improve over time.

And, I just got paid today and found out that even though I am working day shifts during my training, I still get paid my night shift differential. How sweet it is!