I’d like to think I have some integrity, especially when it comes to promoting this blog. I have not shamelessly thrown in guaranteed words into my blog or tags which would likely increase my hit count, such as sex, porn or tits, as it would be probably classed as a cheap ploy. Nope I would never stoop that low…well sort of.
I thought. I’m a movie geek. People like movies. How about using famous movie quotes to try and sum up each new blog entry. Naff you say. Probably, I say.
So, today, the first time since I started this job, I can say I enjoyed myself. I also finally got to do my first CVC, as well as another failed A-line- jeez they’re so fucking hard to do! It took the reg ages to get one in. Finally she got one into the brachial artery. Made me feel better, though I’ll be happier when I score a success.
I’ve always thought that a friendly, supportive and co-operative team will make one’s post more enjoyable and can help in choices for the future. So far, I’ve felt some of the reg’s have been unapproachable or smug and some of the consultants have been very intimidating.
Over the weekend, I had a cool reg, who probably thought I was crap, but taught me and showed me how to assess acutely ill patients on the ward. The consultant was very nice and friendly and supportive. From speaking to the reg, I had a better idea of what to do next- I need to learn how to assess acutely patients and go out with the Outreach team. Despite doing the cool procedure today, I am never going to be able to do it on a gen med ward, which is my career path, I think.
Let’s hope tomorrow continues OK…despite being on-call.
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