On Tuesday my small PCC clinical group and I met up at 7am for our second day on the floor at Hopkins. I will say that most of us were feeling WAY more at ease when we walked through the elevator doors. The day was a fairly, normal one ... we learned that you NEVER call it a quiet day because that is when the whole floor gets turned upside down. Because it was a quiet day we were able to get a better understanding of how the electronic medical system works and how the different levels of staff work together to make sure everything is moving as smoothly as possible. We also got to take vital signs on some of the patients. In class over the last few weeks we have been working the old fashioned way, but today we stepped into the 21st Century and hooked everyone up to the machines
After talking with some of the nurses on the floor, including several who have their MSN, I have started to consider deferring for a year before I start the Masters portion. This would allow me to get some clinical experience and hone the skills I have practiced in lab before I start taking higher level courses. Time will tell and I have some time before I have to make a definitive decision. It wouldn't be a true Emily education experience if I did not change a concentration or plan or something :)
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