Sometimes we really get some obscure stuff to look up on our patients. One of our nurses found a few good articles to add to the learning folder for the staff.
I recently took care of some interesting characters.
- One patient has had issues with a new ostomy. This article describes issues when surgical revision doesn't help.
- Another patient came in with a really odd tumor. He's been undergoing radiation and has been really down in the dumps.
- Finally, I'm adding to my list of oddball tumors that can show up on your spinal cord.
In addition to all this excitement, my boss told me I'll be attending a
class for preceptors soon. I am both honored and stunned. While I've been told I know how to teach people well, I've always felt like I haven't really been a nurse long enough to be in the preceptor role. At Saintarama, you had to be a nurse for five years before you could precept anyone officially. (Informally, anyone RN with a BSN or 5+ years of experience could be a preceptor for a day or two.). I'm still learning a lot of
skills that we don't use often.
Off I go...so much to do today. Stay tuned.
