Last night I did my required 10 hour ER clinical. I was nervous because my ride-along for my Basic class was a total bust--not one call. But last night ROCKED!
I got to help/learn from several wonderful nurses and doctors. I finally got IV sticks down (I got 5 in successfully with one miss and 2 that hit valves and I couldn't advance the catheter). I also got to help with a shoulder relocation. I was just observing and the doctor called me over and asked me to hold counter traction with a bed sheet. So while the doctor pulled on the guy's arm, I pulled the opposite direction with his chest. After several minutes *Pop* it was back in. So Cool!!!! I also got to draw up lots of blood for labs, take lots of vitals, administer some meds, give a tetanus shot, set up IV sets, and witness a pelvic exam and the insertion of a Foley catheter. I even got some homework done in the"down time". I learned sooooo much last night and I'm still grinning from ear to ear about the whole thing. Hopefully someday I can actually get a job in an ER. . .here's hoping!!!
6 comments:
That sounds revolting! So excited for you. :)
I love that you have found something you love and are great at! If I ever have to go to an E.R., I hope it is one where you are working!
WOW!!! thats a TON of things to know. I am amazed!
You are doing such cool things and so well, great job!
Ha ha ha!!!! Blood and guts! Just the way I like it. I can't wait for you to get a job in an ER so you can tell me "True Untold Stories of the ER." Totally.
GO. WHIT.
Hi Whitney. Not sure if you remember me, but I was good friends with Trent in nursing school. Anyways, which ER were you at? Sounds like you would be a great candidate to come work in the ER. When you DO want to apply for the ER, I work at IMC's ER and I am sure I can give you a great reference for a job there. It is a fun/stressful/great place to work with great people and great experiences. Let me know if I can help you get a job.
You are so amazing! I can remember when we were sitting outside at the playground at the U and talking about what we were going to do with our lives. I am so glad that you found something that you love. Congrats and keep up the hard work!
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