Sunday, August 3, 2008
It's raining again.The rain reminds me of someone because everytime we're together,
it always rains. He emphasized this too when we got stuck in a store one rainy evening.
I remember our first meeting,
I rushed to SM after class and I was damn wet and groggy (improper term haha).
It was cold but when I entered Quantum, the atmosphere was different.
Anyway, I don't know why but it's really fun walking in the rain.
Yes, we're childish or whatever you call it
but it's one spectacular experience haha.
My shift in the Male Surgical Ward ended yesterday (July 31 to Aug 2; 7to3 shift).
I'd say it was always a busy day there. It was also hard for me because my patient was non compliant of the exercises recommended but he eventually gave in after his catheter was removed so he has to walk to the comfort room.
I've learned that communication is one essential tool in dealing with patients who are in pain. It was my first time to handle a male teen who was in pain because of the operation. Males are not fond of expressing their emotions, yes I experienced that with my patient, and my only cues were his nonverbal actions. He didn't speak that much maybe because of shock from what happened to him.
Again, it was my first time to cry in the area. (God, so embarassing!)
Why? Because I felt like a failure when my instructor assigned me to the whole ward when he went on a break and I know I did my part but when I reached my patient, his IV almost ran dry!! For God's sake, I endorsed my patient to Shiera but she didn't report the IV line was almost drained when I got back. It's no use blaming her because of course, my patient is my responsibility no matter what. I just can't stand the fact that Shiera didn't do her part.
We'll be going back to Mankayan on Thursday. I don't feel like leaving town again but I want to enjoy nature's benefits hehe. It's really a province there and I miss La Union. Sigh.
Hmm, so there, got to do my work now. I have to start my FNCP that is due on Thursday, I've got 1 rotational exam and 2 major quizzes tomorrow. So which is which? :(
