SPA and NEMC (Renal)

Salisbury Pediatric Associates was wonderful Wed. afternoon. Brenda Wassam, RN was amazingly informative. I couldn't fit everything into a two-page log! I followed NP Aubrey and Dr. Craighead throughout the afternoon and saw about a dozen patients. Well-checks, immunizations, sinus infections, diaper rash, you name it..... I really observed a lot. I thought I hated Peds, but this rotation changed my mind. I only hate Peds in the hospital setting. Everyone was so friendly and welcomed me as a student---- it was fun.

First day of Med-Surg with Mrs. Holcomb was really something. It was somewhat hectic due to the fact that I had no prep prior. With morning meds due at 0900 instead of 1000, I was somewhat frazzled with completing my assessment on time and memorizing the medications. What a busy day! Mrs. Holcomb was cool, only laughing a little bit when I shot the ceiling with normal saline (and my eye a little). I'm such a mess. Anyways, my patient was in for HTN and acute renal failure with a history of alcolism and heroin abuse. Had I not been so busy today, I could have done a really great psychosocial assessment..... Maybe next week!