Congratulations. That is terrific. Welcome aboard. Nancy

Sorry you're not feeling well. I feel for you with JCAHO coming in less than a month. We just had our site review in Jan. by our accrediting body, CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Fortunately we came through with flying colors. I pray the same will happen with you. Hey but at least now you won't have to worry about the upcoming inspection while you recoup, cuz it will already be done!! Today at work I am holding a focus group with my nurses to determine the role of the midshift nurse. I added a new shift a few months back that comes in mid-morning 11 am to 7:30 pm. The purpose was to help the dayshift nurses with admissions and to provide better customer service. Now the nurses are bickering with each other about what this midshift nurse is responsible for. I try not to be a dictator, so this focus group is to give them a voice. If they cannot come to any reasonable solutions, however, then it will come down to what I decide. They may not like that. Wish me luck. The coincidences just keep on rolling in. I plan on going to a support group that my surgeon's office has organized. It is held the 3rd Thursday of every month, so tomorrow is the day. Hope to find out some more interesting info. They are holding a contest for one of the members to name the support group. My surgeon will decide which name he likes best out of all the entries. Don't know what the winner gets. Free surgery would be nice Anyhoo, they have guest speakers. Tomorrow is supposed to be some kind of physical therapist. I'll let you know how it goes. No, I do not have an angel yet. HEY ....maybe we could be each other's angels. You don't have to be in the same state. That would be cool. Let me know what you think about it. Hope you get over your cold soon. Drink some tea with honey. You'll feel better. Hopefully you can that nasty bug. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} Nancy

Oooooo purty....hee hee Nancy

Yeah!!!!!! You must be doing the happy The was looking out for you. I know you are for joy

Nancy, You are right!! SO mu*****ommon--weird huh? I am to trying hard to accomplish all of my "duties" before 3/3/05. I preop 3/3 and will spend the weekend cleaning, packing, making last minute purchases etc and have my son's birthday party! ARGGG!! We mom's have soooo much to do! Also JCAHO is visiting my facility in April. I am also suppose to have lap RNY. I am going to stay out 3-4 weeks--depending how I feel. (I've got to be back by the 1st week of April for the JCAHO visit. On our mock survery my team hid--can't imagine them without me to back them up!! And, believe it or not--my hospital is under going magnet certification--they'll be there 3/15-18--so I've been busy getting ready for that too!!) I have heard that you get really tired after week four ("hibernation syndrome") have you heard that? My 19yo will be on spring break that week also--she'll be a big help! How awesome to have you for a surgery sister and buddy!! I am so glad you contacted me again. I feel like we were put in each others lives for support and friendship! Look forward to hearing from you soon!! {{{{{Hugs}}}}} Meg