MONDAY: On my first day, I met with my preceptor, met the dietitians, got a tour of the hospital, was trained in on how to use the software programs.
So, as most of you know, I tend to have the worst luck in the world sometimes. The hospital I am interning at has MANY campuses in the Fargo area. For the computer training, I had to go to a different campus. I got there just fine and everything...no worries there. But, I sat there for about 20 minutes and the teacher didn't show up! So, I had to go to ANOTHER campus to get trained in. My training was supposed to be 2 hours but it got cut down into a 1 hour crash course. Needless to say, my brain was FRIED at the end of the day!
TUESDAY: I reviewed material on kidney transplantation and went over protocols. My preceptor gave me my first project! A food service worker went around to all of the kitchenettes on all of the floors of the hospital and noted any food safety violations. I compiled the number of violations into an Excel spreadsheet and created a poster with food safety reminders. My preceptor sent out my data and poster to nursing staff and the dietitians. I would have to say that this was the most satisfying part of my week!
WEDNESDAY: I shadowed a dietitian
that works with kidney transplant patients. I observed her as she typed her
notes into the software programs and asked her questions along the way.
THURSDAY: I did my first interview with a patient and started to write my own notes for
the dietitian to cosign. I was happy to tell people on Thursday that I wrote my first two notes!
FRIDAY: I helped the dietitian determine which patients
to see and I continued to write my own notes. I did FOUR notes on Friday! YAY!
As far as this weekend goes, the interns and I are going to go to a fair in town and see The Band Perry! On Sunday, my roomie and I are going to volunteer for a walk/run/bike event happening. Can't wait to just enjoy myself and kick back a little bit!
Much love!
Katie
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