A full day!

I spent a full day in a class today... two words come to mind, information and overload!

I am taking a preparation class/certification review class for CAPA. Certified Ambulatory Peri Anesthesia... I can also opt to take the CPAN instead. Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse...

Hemodynamics, acid-base, peri-anesthiesia, hematology, ACLS, fluid management, etc. etc. etc.

Now what makes this different from my last Critical Care Course, is that we are cramming a lot of information into a single day, that would normally be covered over a week! Seven Saturdays, that would normally take 2 months! Arrgggh!

It is a lot of information to cover, review, self-study, and self-test!

So, I am sacrificing my time... and a significant amount of brain power... to get through something!

Why!?

Well, on the surface, one might be able to claim a selfish reason... I can add another letter, or four, after my name, my resume will be padded, and potentially my employer or future employer will consider this certification when determining my pay-grade!

A deeper reason... it will make me a better nurse!

My knowledge base has been expanded, enhanced, and challenged! I have learned some things that I wil be able to apply to my practice, that will help others.

That is the bottom line.

I am sacrificing my time and self, in order to be able to serve others at a higher level!

I'm tired, actually exhausted! Time for a well needed and deserved rest!

By the way, my foot/toe is doing much better!

I can now wear a regular shoe/boot, as the swelling has gone down. The colors I am seeing are quite remarkable, as is the extent of the coverage! I am still heel/flat foot walking... which means a bit of a limp. Otherwise, I am going back to regular duties next week!

Take care!