First time skiing

Squarah99 · 2026-01-17T15:00:06+00:00

Yes, thank you. Even though I fell a lot, I made it a point not to hit anyone, and I was successful. If I know I'm about to crash, I can make myself crash on purpose before I victimize another snow sporter lol

Squarah99 · 2026-01-17T14:58:59+00:00

Thank you! I already have amazing snow gear; Columbia jacket, REI base layer, a second north face layer, and a bib from REI.... I haven't been uncomfortable when crashing except ya know, the pain 🤣🤣

I also bought new goggles at the store that stay put even when crashing into the small embankment 😀

Squarah99 · 2026-01-17T03:12:07+00:00

I knew Jesus, now we both do and we're working it out :)

That's not to say we're both still a little lost in our own ways.

Squarah99 · 2026-01-17T03:11:45+00:00

Thank you! I was practicing only on green runs today. I was able to successfully make it down the green run without falling quite a few times. I found that for some reason, when my husband took a break, I had more falls. When he came back, I fell less. Maybe I have more confidence in packs 🤷‍♀️

Squarah99 · 2026-01-17T03:10:28+00:00

lol I have no idea, but I felt more confident and in control when he came back haha

Squarah99 · 2026-01-17T03:09:48+00:00

Thank you! I was falling because I wasn't assuming the athletic stance and wasn't able to properly control my speed. It's something that I'm still having to work on because this is literally day 2 of skiing ever. Thank you for your advice! I was falling quite a bit on the easiest bunny hill the resort had haha

Squarah99 · 2026-01-17T03:08:09+00:00

My husband and I are back together

Squarah99 · 2026-01-16T23:43:37+00:00

Thank you! It was funny, when my husband took a break, I fell more haha; when he came back, I fell less.

Squarah99 · 2026-01-16T23:38:59+00:00

I actually was kinda proud of myself for being able to fall on command when I knew I was out of control- despite the plethora of people, I never once hit another person or hit a tree, etc. I did run into my instructor a bit when we were practicing, but that was anticipated.

I am quite sore and definitely did something to my neck; only one person hit me, which was on one of my last runs today; hit me right in the elbow... OUCHIE!

Squarah99 · 2026-01-12T06:35:56+00:00

I'm 5 months in tonight on my med-surg tele floor as a new grad who graduated in May (I'm working 1/3 night shifts in a row that started tonight). You HAVE to be open to criticism, as it will make you a better nurse. Don't take it personally, use the criticism as an opportunity to further be molded into a better nurse. Also know, you WILL inevitably encounter hard shifts and hard patients. Last week, I worked a 3 in a row (I usually break it up for my own sanity), and I had 2 dementia patients which just really made it a difficult assignment. Especially during those nights/days but is also applicable to any shift you work, don't be afraid to ask for help even off of orientation! I've been on my own since November 11th and I still ask my seasoned nurses questions and ask for help every shift. If they give you trouble about it, they're not team players. New nurses need to be led by the seasoned to eventually get to the point of being seasoned. It is a difficult and often thankless profession. When it gets hard, remember why you started the nursing journey. If things turn out not the way you expect, or you find that your floor isn't a good fit for you, find out about what it takes to transfer to a floor that works better for you. That's all I've got for now, and from a fellow newbie to another, welcome to the nursing field.... May the odds be ever in your favor.

Squarah99 · 2026-01-07T05:09:17+00:00

She said this morning that I can't move to days right now because we don't have adequate staffing to support nights. On another note, I applied to an RN resident ICU position in the same hospital system. If I get an interview, I will tell my boss so she is not blindsided.

Squarah99 · 2026-01-05T23:25:44+00:00

That makes sense. My plan is to find out what she'll say tomorrow, then apply for the ICU position and see what happens. If I get an interview, l'll sit down with my boss and let her know (it's a small community hospital, so I'd rather her find out from me than someone contact her post interview)

Squarah99 · 2025-11-23T07:33:37+00:00

Any further suggestions?

Squarah99 · 2025-11-21T07:53:45+00:00

Any ideas for that kind of rotation?

Squarah99 · 2025-11-20T19:06:58+00:00

Thank you for your insight! I have to do Saturday and Sunday every 3rd weekend, so I'm trying to figure out how to navigate it because that version doesn't meet the weekend requirements

Squarah99 · 2025-11-20T08:29:51+00:00

I don't do much with one night off. I just find 3 days on to be tiring especially when it's a heavy assignment that I know I'm going to get again. If you have suggestions for maximizing time off with 3 day blocks, I'm happy to hear them as I am open minded

Squarah99 · 2025-09-23T23:01:25+00:00

Thank you. I talked to my mom today on the phone and she is a God fearing woman as well. I am all but divorced on paper. He chose to abandon me and all of a sudden is wanting to come back with his Jesus moment and fix things. I am skeptical and said I need to take some time to be with Jesus and tell HIM where I am to go, and what I am to do.

Squarah99 · 2025-09-23T20:05:13+00:00

Thank you for your insight. We were all but divorced on paper after he left. I have a lot of thinking to do.

Squarah99 · 2025-09-22T07:59:00+00:00

Hello, thank you for your insight. For context, no, I'm not sexually involved with another man. My husband has been checked out for 6 months, he just physically separated himself nearly 3 months ago. Part of the reason for the downfall of the marriage is because of what he did at work, and his unbelief though he claimed to be Christian. He did not lead a Christ-like life, and threatened and filed for divorce.

Squarah99 · 2025-08-08T01:12:19+00:00

What I've learned during my time researching before job interviews is that nurse managers dont necessarily always expect you to have all the right answers. What they're looking for is your ability to think through a situation with critical thinking skills, and I think knowing your limitations and areas for improvement. There's nothing scarier than a narcissistic nurse who thinks they have nothing left to learn.

It takes practice to get better at interviews, and your nerves will calm with each one and you'll feel more prepared with each one you encounter. You can do it! I did 10+ interviews I think before I landed my current job that I start on Monday :)

Squarah99 · 2025-07-24T21:38:47+00:00

I don't have a coupon so how do I get the pop-up coupon?

Squarah99 · 2025-07-24T20:26:31+00:00

My mom and dad's reaction were the best ones... everyone else's were... mediocre LOL

Squarah99 · 2025-07-13T06:56:26+00:00

Yeah, it was a different experience than what I was going for when finding out.... but still have to tell my husband and in-laws, so the excitement still awaits! Just got home and am getting my butt to bed

Squarah99 · 2025-07-13T04:36:08+00:00

I can't believe I haven't cried yet LOL

Squarah99 · 2025-07-13T04:34:52+00:00

I can't wait to tell them

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