:imbar one of the worst dreams (I've had several times) is that I went a full 12 hour shift and didn't realize it until during the dream that there was a patient that I had not checked in on even one time during the whole day. I had totally forgott...
If I were you, go to a bookstore and find one of the A & P coloring books. Seriously. There will be diagrams that, as you color them and label them, you will get a basic overview of terminology. If you have time now, that is what I would do. ...
I've been pondering this question myself the past few months. I would think the nurse techs could provide oral care as they make their 7 a.m. rounds taking vital signs.
Hang in there. I graduated from nursing school in May 01, started on an IMU floor June, passed state boards July of 01 and have been going through the reality shock ever since. Our hospital provides a preceptor for the first 3 months... I had an ex...