Winding Down

For those of you who don't know, nursing is a veryyyyyyyyyyyyy stressful job. We deal with alot of things on a daily basis. Our jobs don't just consist of giving out medications and wiping butts. We deal with sick patients (some of which are very unpleasant and angry because they are ill), their family (some of whom are very demanding and think they know more than the doctors and nurses), doctors (some who think nurses are just stupid even though we are the ones who do all the work), management ( most think this is the way it should be done and there is no other way even though they wouldnt be able to do it themselves), other departments (some think their job is of utmost importance and yours isnt), student nurses (Help them for they do not know what they are getting into lol), family issues (those who want u to play security and give a list of those who are not suppose to visit.......guess they dont know we arent door guardians) and also coworkers (some of whom think they know any and everything. So occasionally we get off work and go grab a drink to wind down.

Last night we visit Cezuela's which is a mexican restaurant. Margaritas were 2 for 1 and so we all had our 2 and got a nice meal, vented about our jobs, talked about our families and just enjoyed ourselves. You need to unwind every now and then with people who understand your job and how it affects your family life as well. I must say I truly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the next "Margarita night".

What do you do to wind down after a long day of work? Have any venting you would like to do about your job? All comments are greatly appreciated!!!!!!!