Yes, only a few more minor tests lie between me and a month of relaxation. And, in celebration, we invited my whole clinical group over for a Christmas party!
Being on the OB and postpartum units were harrowing, to say the least. I don't think there's much chance of my being an OB nurse of my own volition! But it definitely gave me some stories to tell and some useful take-home points, some of which are:
1. Never touch the Pitocin pumps (if you're a student, that is)! It will only lead to allegations.
2. Fundal massage is the answer to almost every emergency.
3. The entirety of frozen Lake Erie wouldn't satisfy a postpartum woman's desire for ice water.
4. If the baby's turning blue, it's a sign that something might just possibly be wrong.
That was it in a nutshell, along with a few other minor details that took up seven weeks of my time.
Low point of the quarter: Seeing a 26-week-old preemie die in her mother's arms after being de-intubated.
High point of the quarter: Getting to catch a baby during a C-section! Number 1 rule there: Don't drop the baby!
So, after all this drama and trauma, it seemed only fitting that our clinical group should have a special outing, and my teacher thought it would be fun if everyone came to my house for a Christmas party!
Take a look:
Being on the OB and postpartum units were harrowing, to say the least. I don't think there's much chance of my being an OB nurse of my own volition! But it definitely gave me some stories to tell and some useful take-home points, some of which are:
1. Never touch the Pitocin pumps (if you're a student, that is)! It will only lead to allegations.
2. Fundal massage is the answer to almost every emergency.
3. The entirety of frozen Lake Erie wouldn't satisfy a postpartum woman's desire for ice water.
4. If the baby's turning blue, it's a sign that something might just possibly be wrong.
That was it in a nutshell, along with a few other minor details that took up seven weeks of my time.
Low point of the quarter: Seeing a 26-week-old preemie die in her mother's arms after being de-intubated.
High point of the quarter: Getting to catch a baby during a C-section! Number 1 rule there: Don't drop the baby!
So, after all this drama and trauma, it seemed only fitting that our clinical group should have a special outing, and my teacher thought it would be fun if everyone came to my house for a Christmas party!
Take a look:
Gerald and A.J. playing cornhole in the loft! Gerald is from Cameroon, and it was his first time playing this game!
The opposition--Cody.
Football--its not just for the backyard anymore! Gerald throws a pass to Cody.
Roxanne and Alex take on the opposition--and win--at cornhole. Happy post-clinical faces!
Ben and Katie--Alex and Roxanne's competition. You may recognize these two; they were in my last clinical group as well.
Cody, Gerald and A.J. shootin' some hoops. Cody delighted us with some of his 'trick shots', which included somersaults!
Lunchtime! Everyone was happy to come in from the cold and indulge in some coffee and fudge.
Mrs. Rickenbacker, my instructor, busy filling out our evaluations! Don't worry, she got plenty of coffee and treats too.
Smile, Gerald!
The lovely cook/hostess! Mom with some of the goodies.
The whole group! Back row: me, Katie, Ben, Alex, Cody, Gerald. Front row: Mrs. Rickenbacker, Roxanne.
I am so glad everyone got to come and that all seemed to have a good time!
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