Wednesday, May 5, 2010

La Cruz Roja

As an update since I decided to stay home with my girls and not freak out on finding a job a new friend got me into the idea of volunteering again. He is a med student in Guadalajara but is from my town. I met him at a friends house on Easter and he introduced me to some of the people at the Cruz Roja in town a week later. Also thanks to his persistence I was able to talk on the phone with the doctor who directs that particular branch and get an appointment with him. As you might not remember from a post a long time ago, I have in the past attempted many times to reach this doctor to no avail. At that appointment while I was waiting I realized that the copies of my lic and BLS card were of my expired cards. So after talking to him about everything I brought this to his attention and he asked me to go get him a copy of the new ones right then. He said he would be waiting on me and that there was a place to make copies one block away. Well that one was out of order and I ended up walking more like 10-15 blocks total before it was all over. But hey I got the copies and returned, and we can all use a little exercise. After sitting down he explained that I also would need to provide a solicitu (not sure I wrote that right) but basically a formal request to volunteer there. He said I could bring it by any time over the next week or so because the other director who would have to help with the decision would be out of town on a honey moon. No prob but what the heck did I just walk 10 blocks to make a copy for if I was coming back anyway. Well because that's just how things go here. All in all the doctor was very nice and seemed excited for me to help there. From there I went home and quickly had the letter written up. Due to being out of ink and other issues it took me till this week on Monday to bring him the letter. I was so surprised when he called yesterday and told me I just needed to go into the Cruz Roja and talk to a lady named Sandra. I went when he said she would be there.... And you'll never believe this.... SHE WAS ACTUALLY THERE. This is a first for me with them. lol She said I could come when ever I want as long as I wear a white uniform and bring a copy of my credentials for her to have on file there. I explained that Saturdays would be good for me and she was happy because apparently they are slammed all day. So now to get a uniform. I haven't worn a white uniform since nursing school this will be fun. We are planning a trip to Rio Verde this weekend so I wont get to start till next week but either way its coming and I'm excited. I had a dream last night that I was back at my old work place but working as a floor nurse. Its funny because it felt so nice and all day I was thinking about it. I'm glad to be at home with my girls and I know its where I need to be but nursing is in my core and I cant get it out nor do I want to. Whoo hooo so here is to some possible exciting posts about the difference of nursing here and there. And also exciting that I will be getting out there and forced to make another drastic step with my Spanish. I so need this I'm at a plateau right now and I think this will help a lot.

8 comments:

  1. Felicidades, amiga! I look forward to reading your perspective as you learn the world of nursing here. :-)

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  2. Wow--what a great opportunity! I'm really looking forward to hearing what you think about working for la Cruz Roja.

    Congratulations and good luck!

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  3. Felicidades. I wish you all the best in your new adventure.

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  4. Amanda, this is so so cool. I'm so excited for you. Wow, what a great opportunity not only to be a practicing nurse again, but to be practicing in a different country/culture. Wow, talk about looking good on a resume! Yay!

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  5. That's exciting! I like how you were very excited that the lady, Sandra, was actually there. We set the bar low these days, huh?

    Looking forward to hearing your new nursing stories. You'll probably get to see rare medical conditions you only read about in textbooks.

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  6. solicitud :)

    Good luck! I love the Cruz Roja... 50 pesos for an appointment. Heck yes :)

    They have helped me on many a sick night.

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  7. Awesome! I cant wait to hear about your first day! That will be sooo darn interesting....how they do things in the US compared to MX....ohhh please do tell us all the nitty gritty!
    And Rio Verde! How far is that from you? We've been there several times when we were living in Cd. Valles, SLP. It's about 3 hours from Valles. There are so many American in RioVerde! Well lots of american vehicles :)
    Have fun! And again...cant wait to hear all about it!

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  8. Thanks everybody, I will for sure give details as they come. I hope there are not to many weak stomachs. ;) Oh wait most of you live here and eat the food so Im sure we will be ok. lol

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