I have escaped. It may only be for a day or two here and there, but I get out when I can. The folks on the unit get incensed when they find out I'm not where I'm supposed to be in the SU, but it is nice to feel free.
Christmas came early when a lot of the junk (I mean VALUABLE medical equipment) finally got moved out of the SU after I pointed out that I was reporting the equipment staff to the hospital director. I guess the threats didn't fall on deaf ears, after all.
I went out with a bunch of other nurses from Madison, and we celebrated the local nursing awards. Big Boss nominated K. before he/she transferred out for this Local Hero Nurse Award, given to RNs in our area. It was at a big, swanky hotel, with a nice dinner. I even saw a couple of my nursing professors from PrivateU. It was a fun evening to celebrate a wonderful fellow nurse.
Stay tuned...more to come!