All in a day's work

So I have been at my job for two months now and I am really getting the hang of things. I can almost predict what the Dr. will ask for and what to do. While I am still learning, because all sorts of things walk in the door, I am liking it. My sister asked if I am using more of my nursing skills, I'd say probably about the same amount. I don't necessary assess people as much, but give more shots, dress wounds, and other various things, so it kind of evens out from my last job.

I have been getting along well with most of the people I work with. I had some drama with another co-worker that was really stressing me out, but things are getting better (especially after I told her to "step off!" not really but kind of). =) There have also been some pretty fun moments that add to the crazy that is instacare. Here are some of my favorites:


Guy comes in thinking he has an ear infection...turns out to be he jammed his ear bud from his headphone in too deep.

Teenage girl comes in with stomach pain, vomiting. We need a urine sample to check and to do a pregnancy test. She didn't want the pregnancy test so....she gave us a water sample instead.

And this may just take the cake. A young guy in his 20's comes in with an abcess on his shin. The Dr. wanted to drain it and clean it up. So he is in one of the procedure rooms wearing just a gown.....with his legs up. I had to get in the room to grab something saw just enough to know....dude was NOT wearing any underwear! Just hanging out. Needless to say I hightailed it out of there. Then the guy came back the next day to get his dressing changed and I took him back and said, " You know...if your pants will roll up so the Dr. can get to it...you can keep your pants on." =)

All the various cute and stubborn little kids. This particular one made me laugh. As I was checking him in, he grabs my name badge and says, " Oh that's you!" yep....

The people in the front check the pt in and their complaint and we've had some funny spellings lately such as:

infeaction
sour throat
high PB instead of B/P

and it never fails that when I ask if I can get the pt anything, someone always asks for a stiff drink. =)

So I am having fun and learning more each time. I was terrified of drawing blood and now I am doing much better. I still get nervous with the thought of placing an IV (I know, I know) I just haven't done one in a very long time. I feel like it's a good place to grow, get my foot in the door and be exposed to more. I love the hours and they will work out great with the baby, so we'll just see where it takes us.