adapting to the new floor

I found it difficult adapting to the new floor. The nurses had two 12 hour shifts. They went from 7:00-7:00. I would work during he day so I got to the hospital about 6:00 each night. After Marie would fall asleep for the night I would go home to take care of the laundry, bill, and other chores. On the days I was off from work I would spent the entire day at the hospital.

Everyday that I worked, I would call the day nurse and ask her if there was any report from during the night. I also made sure she had my cell phone number, and made sure the nurse knew she could call me at anytime, for anything. Before I went home each evening I made sure the night nurse also knew to call me anytime for anything. I also put my name and cell phone number on the blackboard in Maries' room, and made sure every nurse knew where it was.

I never received a call from any of the nurses.