It may have taken me the best part of 35 years to figure out where I fitted in the 'working world' but I think I've finally found it. Leaving school at 18 I would have never considered a career in nursing let alone MH but I guess it takes time to truly find your passion!
Last week of clinical placement for me and it's a week of 'spoke' placements outside of the ward where I've been based.
It's been a whirlwind few weeks, fast paced with loads of learning along the way.
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@WeStudentNurse I absolutely loved being involved in drug rounds during both my clinical placements. I previously worked in a pharmacy so recognised a lot of the medications but enjoyed having a more hands on approach with the process on a ward setting!
I was lucky enough to take part in a very interesting ward round last week where the consultant psychiatrist suggested further reading around 'medication used for the management of demetia'. Today's a day off clinical placement and the books are out π @WeStudentNurse
So what was meant to be a recovery run after Sunday Funday Runday turned out to be a much needed negative energy burner after getting up at 4am with 'beerfear".
Funny part of the story is, I haven't drunk a drop of alcohol in 30+ days!! π€¦π»ββοΈ
@msfipi Feeling the exact same, not quite a full but have set myself a target of completing my first half marathon before April!
Good Luck πββοΈ
@msfipi @RGUNMandP @WeStudentNurse I know this feeling all to well and I have another 2 years before it hopefully fades away π¬ Just know you have 100% got this and these feelings just goes to show how much you care and want to succeed in doing a great job! Here's hoping you have a fantastic learning experience!
I saw this reply on @WeStudentNurse @StNurseProject and thought it summed up clinical placement perfectly. Sometimes we put way to much pressure on ourselves as student nurses. Keep the end goal in sight and be sure to always make time to regroup and refocus! #selfcare