...and please no one flame me for asking this question :)
I start my clinical rotations in 2 weeks at a hospital. I found out today that we have the option of doing all of our clinical rotations at a hospital vs a couple of nursing homes that are in the area.
We watched videos on colostomy bags, enemas, etc. I have to be honest in saying, I just about couldn't look at the video.
I was wondering, REALISTICALLY, how much of this do you deal these in the hospitals during your training? I know it's an extremely common thing in nursing homes (one of the reasons I picked the hospital).
I know that some of you are thinking, "Lord, then why did she sign up for nursing school?"...it's b/c I want to work with neonates, but I know I have to get through this part and not only do I have to get through it, but to make sure the client is comfortable, that his/her needs are being fully met.
I am mature enough to just "get in there and do it", but I was just wondering how much you have to deal with it.
I have no issues with urine...it's the poop thing that is going to "get me".
I had 2 clinicals in nursing homes & never saw a colostomy but did clean up poop. My third clinical was in a rehab facility & did lots of G-tube feedings but again,no colostomies. Finally, I got to a hospital & saw & changed colostomy bags often, as well as poopy beds. Believe me, you won't see less at a hospital.
That said though, if you are not interested in working in LTC, definately opt for more experience at the hospital. You work with a much larger assortment of disorders.
midcom
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I had 2 clinicals in nursing homes & never saw a colostomy but did clean up poop. My third clinical was in a rehab facility & did lots of G-tube feedings but again,no colostomies. Finally, I got to a hospital & saw & changed colostomy bags often, as well as poopy beds. Believe me, you won't see less at a hospital.
That said though, if you are not interested in working in LTC, definately opt for more experience at the hospital. You work with a much larger assortment of disorders.
Dixie