July 2nd
Part of me was fighting it, and the other part was curious. The latter won. I’ve had a wonderful first rotation thus far. I could not have asked for a better experience. My peers are kind and patient with a sense of humor.
My priorities have been met. I can’t emphasize enough how crucial it is for me to be welcomed, accepted, and respected. I can handle tough situations, ethical dilemmas, and adrenaline rushes. I’m willing to humble myself and step into work every day as a student. I do not pretend to know everything, and I am comfortable with what I do know. It’s awkward to ask questions, be clueless, and make mistakes. But it is a necessary discomfort if we wish to evolve and step into new realms.
What I can’t tolerate is passive aggressiveness, and a condescending attitude. I am not perfect, but I do expect to be welcomed with grace.
July 9th
So here I am, in jail. I love it??? Like its crazy to say that. The nurses and correctional officers have been excessively kind and welcoming to me(in an authentic way, crazy enough).
I was saying to my wife last night that I think the reason some(not everyone!) new hires don’t come back is because they find criminals to be subhuman. I understand that is a strong statement to make, but think about it. Many of us easily condemn criminals to punishment and mistreatment. It is easy to forget their humanity.
But I’ve seen enough to not care about my patient’s history. At the end of the day, they are just another person. I talk to everyone the same way. I am respectful, polite, and kind. I ignore foolish behavior(like banging on windows, yelling obscenities). So I am totally chill for the most part.
I’ve been able to pick up my duties quickly. I ran sick calls today(on my 5th day, not to bad), and I have completed 2 med passes on my own. I will be doing another today. It was exciting for me to be in charge. I had a few questions afterward, and learned much from it. It is fun to finally exercise my assessment skills.
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