Clinical
Dosages
Adult Health 1
Peds
OB
Mental Health
Adult Health 2
These Videos and articles will help you understand just what to expect in each clinical setting and what differs between them. How you progress from Foundations to ICU (which sounds much scarier than it actually is).
Foundations
This is the very basics. Learn this stuff well-it's important. Practice on everyone who will let you. We go into the community to do some service learning... that's where you will learn to take a manual blood pressure really, really well and then never take a manual blood pressure ever again in the clinical setting.
A nice quote about your responsibilities:
"The student nurse has the responsibility of observing procedures, documenting procedures that she performs and practicing her nursing skills. Prior to meeting a patient, she reviews the patient's medical record and familiarizes herself with the patient's condition and treatment. The student also follows the rules and regulations of medical facility. In meeting the clinical rotation objectives the student assesses the patients mental and physical condition, defines the patient's health problem then makes and implements a plan of care. The instructor supervises the student and assumes responsibility for the student's actions."
Read more: http://www.ehow.com/info_8624952_nursing-objectives-clinical-rotation.html#ixzz2b1gJzTgn
One of the sections is taught at the Memphis Jewish Home- this one is a little more challenging because you will not get any charting experience and although older, he patients are relatively 'healthy'. It is a different kind of nursing than bedside nursing. This is a good place to learn to interact with all kinds of people and maybe put the principles of cultural sensitivity into practice. My motto is-there's always SOMETHING to learn even if it's not what you thought you were going to learn. You will learn how to chart later, I promise.
Adult Health 1
My first patient in AH1 was so complicated, I almost quit that day. Tubes everywhere (including a rectal tube- gotta love those), restraints, machine, tons of meds. What a difference from the quiet nursing home. I did not sit down the entire day. I was overwhelmed but kept plodding along and learned a whole lot about time management. That was my first introduction to just how hard nurses really work.
OB
Students either love OB or hate it. The guys have a hard time with this one, for sure. This clinical is more hands-off than other clinicals you have to find creative ways to use your time. OB clinical is, however, a great way to meet new people :) That was a joke. Get it? NEW PEOPLE-oy!
Peds
The pediatric rotation addresses issues unique to childhood and adolescents by focusing on human development and emphasizes the impact of family, community and society on child health and well being. This is an excellent opportunity to apply some of the social principles we are taught-seeing the child as part of the whole family, interacting with all members of the family
Mental Health
Since only 4% of RNs work in the mental health field, I am assuming this is NOT everyone's favorite clinical rotation.
Adult Health 2
This quote pretty much sums it up:
"In the intensive care unit (ICU), nursing students have the ability to learn about the complex health issues of critically ill patients, practice selected technical skills, and develop communication skills. There are both benefits and challenges to having nursing students in the intensive care setting. With preparation, the student is able to immerse in the ICU environment, acquire new knowledge and skills, and participate alongside the nurse caring for critically ill patients. "
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