I was on peds this week at RRMC. My 80 something peds patient was very unhappy about her progress. She was in for an absess in a wound from having a hernia repair. She just wanted to go home, but was probably going back to the Lutheran home to recover. She just about broke my heart. I tried to get her to work on getting involved in her care, but she was pretty weepy.
I had a lot of practice on skills. I packed my first wound, started my first IV, and started a PCA pump. What a wonderful experience!!! Ms Ward was very encouraging and I had a wonderful time. I got the vein on the first stick, but it blew right away. I wish that I could have tried another one right away, but at least I know that I can find the vein and the patient probably won't scream, "Stop, you're killing me!"
Ms. Ward gave us a lot of good tips on concept mapping. I feel more comfortable doing them now.
I'll miss you, thanks for all your help and support.
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