The work world

Well I have officially started as an extern on Oncology. Its going pretty well so far. I was able to see a few different things. Its hard, because on this floor, alot of the patients just need comfort care and comfort for the families. Its been interesting. I go back to work on Thursday, and hopefully it will be a little bit better with working on my skills and stuff. We cant give medications to our patients since we dont have a license to do so. Thats kinda frustrating cause that is the one thing I wanted more experience with. I just need to be more confiendent in what Im doing, and just get the job done--another one of my weakness. All in all, I believe it will be a good experince. The clinical manager said that I may be able to shadow different units for a few hours some days. I think Im going to look into that. When im done with everything, I feel like im standing around wayy to much but as a student I can only do so much.... (:

This weekend, im going to VA to move into my new place!! Im excited! Dad and Reg are going to help and my roomate Sarah is looking to come down that weekend too! Next semester, and next year for that matter is going to be a blast with her!! (:

Summer...

...it shouldn't be this boring

:(

Oh Orientation..

Well its been almost a month since I have been home. I spent the first few weeks just relaxing and catching up on ever TV show imaginable! ha! Mom and I have joined a gym, and work out together almost 3-4 times a week! Its been fun, and boring too!

As of June 1st alot has happened. I started orientation as a Nurse Extern on Oncology at CentraState Medical Hospital in Freehold, NJ. Its been a good experience so far. There are 15 of us externs and we are all on different units-- some are on the same units together. Im flying solo to Oncology. The past 3 days have consisted of learning protocols and such from 8am to 11:45. Then, we all go to lunch together and talk about how boring the morning was. From 12:30 to 4pm, we have "Extern Orientation" where our teacher goes over various topics in the health care system (most of which we all have learned in school). I have a computer class to take on Thursday so I know how to use the system and to document. On Monday, June 8th I start my first 12 hour shift on Oncology...

and im excited (: