Update !!!

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Hi,

Just wanted to share an update on one of my earlier posts about how excited I was because I am going to get to volunteer this summer at a local hospital. Now, I am even more excited because I just sucessfully completed my first day of it !!!! Even though I didn't get to do much exciting, it was still soooooo much fun to have a reason for hanging around the hospital !!! :) I got to work in Rehab (hydrotherapy and wound treatment) and Pediatics. But I must say you nurses who work 12 hour shifts are GODS ~ my feet are killing me after only 8. But I better get used to it because I'm sure eventually I will be a nurse who works 12s. ( hopefully ) :) :) Anyway, just had to share my update !!!

Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.

Well good for you...congrats! :) I'm glad your enjoying your job and are so excited about it. :)

Take care of those feet! Warm soaks and GOOD SHOES with arch support. Glad you enjoyed your day. Every day will be different and you will absorb more than you thought possible.

Specializes in Med-Surg.

Great. You will definately learn some valuable lessons from your experience. Soak up all the knowledge you can.

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

best wishes. hope this is a gratifying learning experience for you!

We are proud of you. Keep up the good work:)

I remember being a candy-striper at 14 and going home with sore feet! I think that was after 6 hours. However, I learned A LOT!

Oh wait a minute, I was 14 just a year ago, yeah that's it :wink2:

Thanks guys for all your encouragement. I really did have a good time and can't wait until next Tues. to do it again.

By the way, my feet have recovered now !!!! :)

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