Some days just suck.

So tomorrow's a big day: I'm quitting my job.


It's almost 3am and I'm exhausted, but I can't sleep. Too much of the last two days is tumbling around in my brain.

I was vividly shown on Sunday night that authority may be given, but respect is earned.

I learned that just because they may be qualified, not every one should be a charge nurse.

I wish I could develop a test of character that would allow you to see how someone will react before they are in a situation where their character will be tested.

I wish people would respect the managerial-scratch that-Biblical code regarding the chain of command and actually follow it instead of going right to the top when the person at the bottom hasn't even been approached.

I no longer feel loyal to the hospital where I began my career. And my friends will stay with me no matter where I work.

I am glad there are enough jobs available in this city so I can find one where I'll be respected, and one where I can respect myself for working there.

I'm so lucky to have friends who call me three times in one day just to see if I'm ok, and then take me out to dinner just to make me laugh.

I'm scared of what I have to do tomorrow, but I'm excited about what opportunities are waiting for me after that.

I wish I could sleep...