For my eleventh grade career day, I decided to shadow RN's and advanced care technicians at Tri City Medical Center in the postpartum wing. Since I will be on site at the hospital for part of my internship, it felt like this was the right fit for the day. I was able to make rounds and check in on patients, set up standard showers and beds for new patients, and take calls from patients at the front desk. Looking at a typical workday on the job site, it's apparent that there's always movement on the floor, as well as some down time in between all the nurses rounds, breaks, etc. As far as general work policies go, it's easy to say that absences and tardiness rally affect the nurses as well as the car being given to patients since if a nurse does not show up for her shift, then the floor will be understaffed. A big part of nursing is the collaborative aspect whether that's with the doctors, midwives, or labor and delivery nurses. So if someone doesn't come on time or doesn't show up at all it can create a domino effect of impacts. The dress code in a hospital is pretty standard in terms of scrubs: some nurses wear Disney scrubs, others wear the ones with the hospital's logo. Some nurses wear flared scrub pants while other's are fitted. It's fun to see the individuality when it comes to scrub style. Some doctors wear coats while others choose a more dress pant and sweater approach. For my day, I wore my white scrubs and a blue Tri City medical polo. Obviously the dress code suits the type of work being done, meaning it enables the nurses to be comfortable while giving care while also being able to move quickly and not have to worry about any sort of mess getting on their clothes. Going in for the day, I could tell that all the nurses were all friendly with one another and were both caring and straight to the point. The work environment was both serious and fun, nurses offering their extra pudding cups and their quick reactions to alarm calls over the speakers. They become attached to patients and accommodate to their needs while at the same time recognizing their limited time with each one. There is a definite balance between the caring being given and the procedures behind the care being given, which was refreshing to see. I could tell that teamwork, precision, and patience are all really big traits the nurses had, and I know that through my classes, HTH has prepared me for all of those whether it be through a group project, the habits of a mathematician, or during a lab in a science class. I always love coming in for my hospital shifts, and I can't wait to get the opportunity to work more in the hospital and clinic during my internship.
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