I didn't get a chance to update after clinical since we had a group project to do and then completely immersed myself into studying for my final two exams!
This was supposed to be our last week at the nursing home but due to an outbreak of a virus we were unable to go there. We did get to return to the hospital for our final two clinical days (I loved doing our clinical in the hospital so that was a bonus). It was nice to get to see (and have dinner) with the other half of our evening clinical group.
Monday night I was assigned to a patient who was blind and hard of hearing. My patient was not doing well at home where their spouse was no longer able to take care of them. I was able to use the therapeutic touch and speaking to communicate with my patient. As long as I was able to let my patient know when I was there, my gently touching their arm, and speaking very closely letting my patient know exactly what I was going to do.
When I arrived Tuesday, my patient had a visit from their spouse who has able to give me some ideas of what food I might be able to entice my patient to eat. Finding out that someone likes pudding or ice cream was an added bonus. My patient did not eat well the first night so I was really happy that they did eat for me that second night.
A few of the things I was able to do this week at clinical were dealing with my patient and their Foley catheter; recording I&O's (intake and output) to make sure my patient is staying hydrated; providing music (via the tv) for my patient to have something to calm them during their stay. For the most part I had no issues with my patient but occasionally my patient was agitated. Just before leaving for the evening my patient pulled out their IV so I was able to observe when the IV team came down to replace it.
I was sad when we had to leave the hospital since I truly enjoyed each thing I was able to do there. I look forward to heading back in the fall but in different areas of the hospital.
After finishing up the clinical part of the semester we had a group project we had to finish and present to the other first semester nursing students. Our subject was Healthcare Acquired Infections. Our group wasn't the best at 'working together' but when all was said and done we got our project done! Here is our clinical group! These are the people I have spent the last four months with.
I finished up this week with major studying. Up next the final two exams of the semester!
And you already took those two tests, right?
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Psalms 91:14-15 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
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What a nice end to the semester. I enjoyed your post, as always, and love the way you identify with YOUR patient, instead of THE patient. I'm sure your patients appreciate and welcome that genuine caring gesture.
ReplyDeleteYou've had and amazing journey this semester! I look forward to reading again in the future. Enjoy your break! :)
Continuing to pray!
ReplyDeletePsalms 46:1-5 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
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Hope you had an amazing Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteThe greatest comfort we can receive is knowing that the Lord is our refuge! Praying!
Psalms 46:7, 10-11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.(10-11) Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
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Continuing to pray so very hard!
ReplyDeletePsalms 28:1-2 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
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Praying in Seattle!
ReplyDeletePsalms 28:6-7 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
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