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!! (: