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I've officially finished my first clinical rotation!!!! WOW. I am in awe by how incredibly fast it went; I still feel like I'm trying to catch up from last semester. Interesting would be an understatement. Fun would be a close second, but no. The winning word for this one is humbling...and thankful. The first thing we were told this morning was of rather bereavement; a client we had helped care (just very briefly) for a few weeks ago had passed away the previous week. I was devastated, but I remember that death is a part of life and I believe this wonderful lady is in a better place. :)
Another strange thing happened today too; a code black drill occurred later in the morning. I found out later code black means tornado. So me and one of my classmates just sat in the "day" room as its called and waited for something to happen. All the doors and blinds were closed and it was just the two of us; it was actually a wonderful opportunity to talk about our clients. After about 10 minutes the code was lifted and we resumed our business. Today was also the last day I saw my client. It was a bit frustrating to get all the assessments done because it was so early in the morning and we were both still trying to wake up. But I did what I could and learned that sometimes that's all you can do.
Overall I enjoyed this experience, but I know it's something I am pretty sure I would not want to do full-time. Me knowing me I would get really attached to some people; and it's a very demanding job, something you have to love so much with everything you have. And you have to show that love, all the time; if the residents know you're unhappy then they will be too. But having my own resident to care for is both rewarding and stressful; it's been a surreal experience. I've come to the conclusion that I could have maybe had a "better" client, but that would not be ok with me. I am caring for the person I am caring for because it's who I was destined to be paired with. Even though we didn't spend a great deal of time together, I will enjoy the time that I spent because she will always be my "first". She'll probably never remember me, but that's ok; however my hope is that maybe someday she'll briefly remember me and I hope I made a positive impact on her life just as much as she did for me.
All I can say is care plans are very rough! Spring break could not come at a better time; it'll give me the time I need to put all this together. On the 22nd I start my second rotation at St.Jo. I'm looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges I will have. 1 rotation down!
I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, LORD, for you are a faithful God. -Psalm 31:5, NLT
Another strange thing happened today too; a code black drill occurred later in the morning. I found out later code black means tornado. So me and one of my classmates just sat in the "day" room as its called and waited for something to happen. All the doors and blinds were closed and it was just the two of us; it was actually a wonderful opportunity to talk about our clients. After about 10 minutes the code was lifted and we resumed our business. Today was also the last day I saw my client. It was a bit frustrating to get all the assessments done because it was so early in the morning and we were both still trying to wake up. But I did what I could and learned that sometimes that's all you can do.
Overall I enjoyed this experience, but I know it's something I am pretty sure I would not want to do full-time. Me knowing me I would get really attached to some people; and it's a very demanding job, something you have to love so much with everything you have. And you have to show that love, all the time; if the residents know you're unhappy then they will be too. But having my own resident to care for is both rewarding and stressful; it's been a surreal experience. I've come to the conclusion that I could have maybe had a "better" client, but that would not be ok with me. I am caring for the person I am caring for because it's who I was destined to be paired with. Even though we didn't spend a great deal of time together, I will enjoy the time that I spent because she will always be my "first". She'll probably never remember me, but that's ok; however my hope is that maybe someday she'll briefly remember me and I hope I made a positive impact on her life just as much as she did for me.
All I can say is care plans are very rough! Spring break could not come at a better time; it'll give me the time I need to put all this together. On the 22nd I start my second rotation at St.Jo. I'm looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges I will have. 1 rotation down!
I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, LORD, for you are a faithful God. -Psalm 31:5, NLT
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