Well it's no secret that I've been back in grad school - it'll be two years this fall! But I finally have been able to start a clinical rotation, (after diligently work for 18 months to get a contract at my hospital for the university I'm attending) and I'm loving it! (Please note the nursing student name badge that I'm sporting, citing me to be a student nurse from Fitchburg State.) :) This has been a humbling experience for me, and a little confusing for every at work who sees me! Just goes to show that after working at this hospital for 11 1/2 years now, there is STILL a lot that I can learn. This clinical rotation is for an advanced practice class I'm in called Advanced clinical concepts, which focuses on in-depth head-to-toe physical assessments and taking histories and physicals of patients. I've been working with Gina, a nurse practitioner for Trauma Services and ACSS (Acute Care Surgical Services) here at my hospital in Santa Rosa. We follow trauma patients as well as those with acute abdominal surgeries, make a daily plan of care for them, and order labs, xrays, CT's and other tests accordingly. SO grateful for this amazing opportunity that has taught me so much and has given me a great foundation to my forensic practice.!
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