Well, sticking to the theme of this blog which is updating everyone on changes of the future Bates family. I have a new job! I was hired last Thursday and I start March 23rd. I am officially the cardiologist, Dr. John Hawkins's, clinical nurse. I will work 8-5, Monday through Friday, no holidays, and no weekends. I will be responsible for a random array of things in the cardiology clinic. I will go to clinic with Dr. Hawkins, schedule procedures for his patients, follow up with his patients, take stat calls if his patients are having cardiac symptoms and decide what they should do, call in prescriptions, call patient's their abnormal labs, educate patients on their procedures and medications, and I even get my own desk! I've never had one of those! I'm really getting excited. Dr. Hawkins and the nursing staff seem very nice and excited to get me in there! I love cardiology and I love people. I'll get to spend a lot more time with my patients and let them know that I truly care about them. I think I'm looking forward to that the most. The connection with people, not just a brief crossing in the insanities of an emergency room. In my interview with Dr. Hawkins, he said, "So, let me get this straight, you are getting married, buying a house, and starting a new job, all in a months time?!?" I explained to him I moved every two years for most of my life and that I just love change. I think he may think I'm crazy, but I just see it as another exciting chapter in my life. I can't wait for the opportunity! He hired me on the spot, so he must believe I'm up for the challenge. Thank you Dr. Hawkins!
