Believe it or not it is Tuesday, Feb. 16th. Since my last post a few things have happened that I've wanted to blog about.
I had my first experience in the hospital!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As a nursing student I've been anticipating the day that I could put my scrubs on and walk into a hospital to care for a patient. The first day was just orientation, but the next time we stepped foot into the hospital we were on our own (with the supervision of our clinical instructor of course). As we got off the elevator onto floor 3 of St. Joseph's Hospital (this is part of the Long-term care unit) my heart was beating near out of my chest. Nervous and giddy my partner and I walked into our patient's room. After providing our patient with Morning Care we looked at each other and realized "wow, this really isn't that nerve-wrecking." Our last time in the hospital until after break was amazing, because we took care of more than one patient and had hospital staff asking for our help, which made me feel like a nurse.
A group of my friends went out to dinner for a birthday weekend. 3 of the girls actually had birthdays all within 5 days, so naturally we used that as an excuse to get off campus and go out to dinner. We went to Legends!!! If you are visiting Elmira I highly recommend this place for all of their food but especially their boneless wings!
This upcoming week is MID-TERM BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am super excited about this break, because this term so far has been unbelievably busy and I really need a break. My boyfriend is driving back with me, and I can't wait to see how my boyfriend, born and raised in NY will respond to our southern ways in Virginia. I think I'm probably a little more nervous about the trip my dad is planning for the two of them. My father + My boyfriend + the Norfolk naval base to see the Aircraft carrier = lots of questions...... I will keep you updated on that progress. Hopefully it won't snow anymore down in Virginia.
I'm off to finish up HW and study for my 2 mid-terms. I'll blog again soon.
Ashley Hemphill '12
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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4 comments:
Tell me did you go into room 304? I would like to know your experience with that patient.
I actually do not remember room numbers and it is against confidentiality for me to say anything other than what I have already said.
Overall I had a very good experience when working with the patients.
did you experience anything with TPN's or PSV patients? how was that experience for you?
are you going back?
I am frightened myself a little and I am a student at CCC.
As a 2nd year student I will be back at St. Joseph's hospital for the rest of the term.
Sorry for not being able to answer questions. I don't want to break any possible HIPPA agreements.
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