Although it has only been 5 days taking care of her, I felt very attached to her. Even though we have no blood ties, I treat her like my own Grandma. I never get to say goodbye for the last time to you. Yes, I am sad and my tears are rolling down non-stop from the time I received the news but I am happy for you as you are now back to a more peaceful and safe place, free from pain and sufferings.
You will forever be cherish. I miss you Po Po. Even though it was only for 5 days I had known you, it felt like 5 years. I will cherish the moments I care for you. Though there wasn't much that has been spoken, but I could see tears in your eyes at times. I am sure you miss your kids and grandchildren as well. But now, you will protect them from harm and dangers and will always continue to guide them. They will forever feel your presence for you were a good mother and grandmother and a good friend to most of your friends. You will always be remembered for your love and care for them.
Po Po, may you R.I.P now as our Heavenly Father will care for you where you are in now.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Memories!
It is a happy happy Fly-day... whoopps... I meant to say FRIDAY
It has been a tiring week in which I would not deny.
This week, I had been assigned to care for 4 out of 7 patients in the ward cubicle. However, 2 of my clients were not that ill and they only needed minimal assistance in their daily activity.
However, caring for this one particular client brings back lots of memories of my paternal late-grandmother who had passed away 7 years ago. She was then diagnosed with cancer (CA) colon related to bowel obstruction. I was only 15years old then - a girl who knew nothing about CA.
This week, I met this client who is in her 80's who was diagnosed with small bowel obstruction. She was ill and bedridden with complication of DVT. It reminds me of grandma. Back then, the family had kept away the diagnosis as a secret with fear that she will not go for further treatment. Nonetheless, she knew what she was going through as she was having abdominal discomfort very often.
In January 2004, she was admitted to the hospital ward in which I was assign to this week. It brings back memories where my Daddy took me to visit her every afternoon after I finishes school.
While caring for this particular client, it felt like Grandma was there with me. It gives me a very loving feeling. I sincerely pray that this client will improve from her current condition. Although, it may seem to be nearing the end, but I am sure she has the will to live and that she is able to go through it. May prayers be with her and that she is able to discharge to be with her family soon.
Dear Father Lord, I am sure as I am typing here on this blog, You know who I am referring to Lord. Lord, I pray that your Holy Angels and Holy Spirit will be with her. She is just like my Grandma, a loving, caring, and kind lady who is love by everyone. Lord, You know better than anyone of us what she is suffering from and what she has to go through now. I pray that Lord, Your healing hands will be upon her. Shower her with Your love and care and give us faith in You. Lord, I pray for her family members, that You give them all strength and wisdom on how to handle this rough time while having to juggle to care for their mother and work and also to take care of their own children. I may not be related to them Lord, but I sincerely pray that You will be with them Lord. Give them all the knowledge they are suppose to know in order to understand this client and to help this client. Oh Lord, I pray that you strengthen the will power of living in this client. Not only that Lord, please be with the doctors and nurses that are caring for her Lord. Lord, I know that in each and every second of our life, You are always listening to our prayer and I believe you are listening to this prayer now too. I pray and ask for your forgiveness on all the sins and mistakes that has been done unto You, I thank you for always being so good to us. I thank you, Lord, for listening to this prayer and I pray all this in Jesus Christ, our Saviour's name - AMEN!
It has been a tiring week in which I would not deny.
This week, I had been assigned to care for 4 out of 7 patients in the ward cubicle. However, 2 of my clients were not that ill and they only needed minimal assistance in their daily activity.
However, caring for this one particular client brings back lots of memories of my paternal late-grandmother who had passed away 7 years ago. She was then diagnosed with cancer (CA) colon related to bowel obstruction. I was only 15years old then - a girl who knew nothing about CA.
This week, I met this client who is in her 80's who was diagnosed with small bowel obstruction. She was ill and bedridden with complication of DVT. It reminds me of grandma. Back then, the family had kept away the diagnosis as a secret with fear that she will not go for further treatment. Nonetheless, she knew what she was going through as she was having abdominal discomfort very often.
In January 2004, she was admitted to the hospital ward in which I was assign to this week. It brings back memories where my Daddy took me to visit her every afternoon after I finishes school.
While caring for this particular client, it felt like Grandma was there with me. It gives me a very loving feeling. I sincerely pray that this client will improve from her current condition. Although, it may seem to be nearing the end, but I am sure she has the will to live and that she is able to go through it. May prayers be with her and that she is able to discharge to be with her family soon.
Dear Father Lord, I am sure as I am typing here on this blog, You know who I am referring to Lord. Lord, I pray that your Holy Angels and Holy Spirit will be with her. She is just like my Grandma, a loving, caring, and kind lady who is love by everyone. Lord, You know better than anyone of us what she is suffering from and what she has to go through now. I pray that Lord, Your healing hands will be upon her. Shower her with Your love and care and give us faith in You. Lord, I pray for her family members, that You give them all strength and wisdom on how to handle this rough time while having to juggle to care for their mother and work and also to take care of their own children. I may not be related to them Lord, but I sincerely pray that You will be with them Lord. Give them all the knowledge they are suppose to know in order to understand this client and to help this client. Oh Lord, I pray that you strengthen the will power of living in this client. Not only that Lord, please be with the doctors and nurses that are caring for her Lord. Lord, I know that in each and every second of our life, You are always listening to our prayer and I believe you are listening to this prayer now too. I pray and ask for your forgiveness on all the sins and mistakes that has been done unto You, I thank you for always being so good to us. I thank you, Lord, for listening to this prayer and I pray all this in Jesus Christ, our Saviour's name - AMEN!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
BACK TO WORK, START FRESH!
Holidays are over and it is time to get back to work! Basically, my holidays were fulfilling as I had spend most of my time with my friends whom I had been rejecting their invites a lot due to time constrain for my education comes first at the moment!
After having so much fun, I was pretty blurry getting back to clinical. First of all, it is due to too much of rest and I am lacking off on my skills. Thank God, my most important skill of communication still maintains. *sigh of relieve*
We are currently assigned with 4 patients as we are now the final year of nursing students - what I mean is Year 3 Diploma Nursing students. Having 4 patients is definitely something new as we used to only have 2 assigned patients.
It is of much more responsibilities and time to learn to manage our time. It wasn't an easy task though. Moreover, we are now on full shift as well which means 7am to 3pm (morning shift) OR 3pm to 11pm (afternoon shift)... oh, please bear in mind - we have to arrive at least 30mins before the start of shift to receive the pass over report.
Although I had been working on these kind of shifts before, it felt different. What's the difference then? It is definitely a new experience for me of course. I used to do what a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) does - [eg. changing diaper, sending slips to the pharmacy, help in taking vital signs]. However, now that I am actually studying in Nursing, it isn't just as simple as what you might think it is.
Nursing basically covers everything from changing diaper to assisting doctors in procedures. Nurses don't just take vital signs then sit down at the nursing station to do their documentation. Nurses don't dish out the medication and serve the patient their medications as ordered. They also monitor what are the outcome and reactions the patient has towards the medication.
I have learnt that nursing isn't easy. It is so different from any other field. I now finally understand why people always have this saying, "Nursing is a very noble job, you will NEVER REGRET being a part of it".
Never thought that I would have survive in Nursing since it beginning, well, here I am now doing my final year. It was bumpy throughout the way but I realise that, this might have been what I wanted.
After having so much fun, I was pretty blurry getting back to clinical. First of all, it is due to too much of rest and I am lacking off on my skills. Thank God, my most important skill of communication still maintains. *sigh of relieve*
We are currently assigned with 4 patients as we are now the final year of nursing students - what I mean is Year 3 Diploma Nursing students. Having 4 patients is definitely something new as we used to only have 2 assigned patients.
It is of much more responsibilities and time to learn to manage our time. It wasn't an easy task though. Moreover, we are now on full shift as well which means 7am to 3pm (morning shift) OR 3pm to 11pm (afternoon shift)... oh, please bear in mind - we have to arrive at least 30mins before the start of shift to receive the pass over report.
Although I had been working on these kind of shifts before, it felt different. What's the difference then? It is definitely a new experience for me of course. I used to do what a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) does - [eg. changing diaper, sending slips to the pharmacy, help in taking vital signs]. However, now that I am actually studying in Nursing, it isn't just as simple as what you might think it is.
Nursing basically covers everything from changing diaper to assisting doctors in procedures. Nurses don't just take vital signs then sit down at the nursing station to do their documentation. Nurses don't dish out the medication and serve the patient their medications as ordered. They also monitor what are the outcome and reactions the patient has towards the medication.
Never thought that I would have survive in Nursing since it beginning, well, here I am now doing my final year. It was bumpy throughout the way but I realise that, this might have been what I wanted.
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| FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE The Lady with Lamp |
Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter's or sculptor's work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body, the temple of God's spirit? It is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts. ~Florence Nightingale
Friday, September 2, 2011
Holidays
HOLIDAYS!!!
It is OVER :'(
1 week had past, and a new week coming up. I had a good time during this Raya break. Going to open houses and enjoy great delicious food.
Hanging out with classmates and enjoying each others' company just make me whole. :D
However, this holiday break is coming to an end and starts Monday, clinical resumes. After 3 months of not entering the clinical settings, now that I am about to get back to it, I am having a bit nervousness. Gonna start on full shift.
I pray that all goes well and this semester I am gonna do well in it. Wish me luck!
It is OVER :'(
1 week had past, and a new week coming up. I had a good time during this Raya break. Going to open houses and enjoy great delicious food.
Hanging out with classmates and enjoying each others' company just make me whole. :D
However, this holiday break is coming to an end and starts Monday, clinical resumes. After 3 months of not entering the clinical settings, now that I am about to get back to it, I am having a bit nervousness. Gonna start on full shift.
I pray that all goes well and this semester I am gonna do well in it. Wish me luck!
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