First day on my own

Today was the first official day of my ER career. My little wings have been sprouting for a while and I finally flew solo for the first time!

It was exhilarating and stressful and my feet are SCREAMIN at me but it was a great day overall...
you know why?

#1) no one died
#2) I am still alive
#3) the ED staff are awesome human beings

I told all the staff this morning to be on the lookout for:
- frantic eye movements, but no body movements (this is a sign my brain is working too fast for my body to comprehend)
-"deer in the headlights" look on my face
-papers flying in all directions
-all the blood rushing to my face (also a sign my brain is working very fast)

They all took my first day very serious and helped me as much as they could and for this I am very thankful!

I had so many patients give me a "knowing" smile today. I was definitely not broadcasting that it was my first day alone, but many of my patients today seemed to have a little extra patience and seemed to understand where I was coming from funny enough. I think the Lord sent a few angels to help me today, I really do...

I am so glad the FIRST day is done. Sign of relief.

On to the next!