Clinical Practice #3

Yesterday was my third time at the hospital. I feel that I am starting to familiarize myself with my future work environment. I realize that I am becoming more competent at all the small things such as bed making, charting observations and communicating with patients.

I had a really great time giving patients company when there was spare time. Sometimes when there is not much work to do, I go to one of the lonely patients and chat with them about random things. Sometime we chat about soccer ( I think he told me Man U v Chelsea are on tonight) and sometimes we talk about their experiences as a sick patient. Not only does this help them pass the time when they are alone, I think it makes them feel better as a whole to be able to express their feelings and concerns. But one thing that I can be sure of is that they really appreciate the company that we give them.

I am glad I made the shift from a businessman to a nurse.