I've had so many amazing experiences since last week, but have had trouble getting around to blogging because the internet in my suite has cacked. Wonderful! Just when life started to get interesting....
Here's another quick recap from the last week-ish:
- I can successfully and independently remove catheters! Yes, I am proud of my skills!
- I almost passed out while assisting with a dressing change on my patient who is battling a necrotic foot while in isolation with a super-bug infection.... irrigating and packing three areas of rotting flesh was a little too much handle while standing in a stuffy iso. room.
- BUT, the second time I assisted with the above-mentioned dressing change, I was golden! Was calm and cool - voila! Easy as pie, except now I really hate isolation masks.
- Unfortunately, I have encountered several pompous doctors. They do not sit well with me! This may be a problem in the future.
I really wish I could put out a lengthier post - not having direct Internet access is a challenge! Hopefully it will be repaired by Friday.
Otherwise, my clinical experience remains the clear highlight of my entire education. School has never been so enjoyable! Our midterm evaluations are on Friday, and then a mere two weeks to go until next rotation. I can't believe how much I've learned in these past two weeks, it's incredible! Despite how much I prepare the night before, I am always amazed at how much more I need to learn. Nursing is definitely a life-long learning process.
Cheers!
Danielle.
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