Saturday, 4 August 2012

Fifth week of work

Can't believe now into my fifth week 31st july- 4th August of week how the time is flying. On Tuesday 31st on a late and someone had to move wards so I volunteered. I went to a cardiology ward and there weren't happy as I hadn't come down straight way but I was told to say for in service. The ward was ok not that busy I only had 4 patients to start off with. Obviously it isn't usually this quiet, I must be a good influence. Their asked me if I could read ECG said no as never worked on a cardiology. Said no worries as they would do it for me but I only had one patient attached to monitor. Doesn't really bother me been moved as is nice to experience other wards.
The next day on a early and on my ward, never gets any better doing late early. Was told next week will be able to start doing central lines but will have to observe at first. We also had a patient who had a drain in and was having to have human albumin replacement. Not many of the other staff were used to this, but I had dealt with them a few times on my old ward. So was actually nice to be able to do something which I knew. As there weren't sure how fast to put the albumin through explained is normally stat checked with Dr and I was right. So at least some things are still the same as England.
Then on Thursday I was on another early and meeting Nat after work. First stop the ken done shop near the rocks to get my godson's a t-shirt. Only thing couldn't decide kangaroo or Sydney so left it for now but bought Ellie a little present. Afterward went to darling harbour to meet Nat the boat show was on. Their was certainly lots of nice boats ones what I couldn't afford. We went to Pontoon for food had a steak sandwich which abit tough. Wasn't a late night as Nat tired so think home about 10ish.
On Friday was in a early originally but girl wanted to swap so now on early and was busy had lots of blood products. When got in said goodbye to Leigh as leaves tomorrow and won't see him as on early. Early Saturday and was ok only thing I had to handover over my patients as other staff member finished at 1.30. Unfortunately I don't think it was the best handover. Then at night spoke to mum and dad and got to see their new car and mine. Then I got to speak to our post lady a family friend, it's good this Skype..

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