So today I ran around and planned some routes to run to work. Hopefully I can get in 2-3 miles on my way to and from work each day. There are some very nice gardens and parks around; there seem to be volunteers or members of small parks that go by and do landscaping or … Continue reading Just running around

  Hello, there is not a lot to say about today. It was a day like any other. Sure, I did some more running and got some things organized. Tomorrow I will finish some remaining orientation tasks and make sure that I am ready to go for Tuesday's EPIC training. I'm not the only nurse … Continue reading A day like an other . . .

Well, since I can't complete my EPIC training until Tuesday, I get to enjoy the next three days. I feel a bit guilty for not being on the job yet, but I know that it will come soon and then I'll be wondering why I have no free time because I'll be working four 12 … Continue reading Enjoying some down time!

Calleo continues to struggle in the gelatinous orientation/bureaucratic cube.Update April 17, 2020: I emerged from my den of dark, terrible orientation mishaps and went on a nice walk. Then, I had another NYC wildlife sighting (remember Wuhan and Steve the mourning doves were first). Okay, say hello to Mr. Groundhog (Mrs.?) Yeah, someone nearby mentioned … Continue reading Orientation disaster . . . a light at the end?

Update April 16th 9:12 PM: I have my flute excerpt for the day in "Flute Music" Calleo has been a busy boy today. After resolving some issues pertaining to his orientation at his NYC hospital, things are back on track and he should be ready for his first shift on Saturday or Sunday. Although the … Continue reading Back on track!

Update April 15th 9:10pm: I uploaded my first excerpt to the "Flute Music" section Update April 15th 7:22pm: I finally got official orientation materials and will start again tomorrow So the most exciting thing I have to report today is . . . Wuhan and Steve and their brood are actually mourning doves . Yes, that … Continue reading Wuhan, Steve, and the rest of the day

As it turns out, there was a reason why my orientation was going so poorly. My original start date was supposed to be April 20th, but then my recruiter asked me if I wanted to start April 13th and I said yes. Well, my new start date was not communicated to the hospital here in … Continue reading False Alarm

Calleo had a most confusing day starting with a botched "virtual" meeting for orientation and followed by many bureaucratic hurdles and mistakes that made the "first day" not very smooth. If you would like a complete list of the technical difficulties and nursing related gripes please see the category on the menu "For my Nurse/Doc/Tech … Continue reading Week 1 Day 1

Question of the day: What do you think of ellipses . . . ? Leave a comment! Calleo spent the day settling in to his apartment, getting provisions, going on a run with his friend Super Stan, and getting ready for orientation tomorrow. Here is how it went . . . April 12, 2020 Was … Continue reading Settling in . . .

Hello, this blog will be concerned with a man named Calleo. He is a nurse going to New York City in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic currently in the year 2020. Sometimes Calleo will speak in the first-person and sometimes he will refer to himself in the third-person because each perspective lends a different … Continue reading The road ahead . . .