Tuesday, May 10, 2011

My first day

Today was my first day of placement. It was overall a very interesting experience. I ended up having a huge headache last night, so my bedtime was at 930 pm. I woke up around 530 am and got myself ready. I had no idea what to expect for the day. I was both nervous and excited. When I first showed up my perceptor told me about the morning duties. We woke up the ct's and got them ready for the day. Sadly during my first break I heard that a man had passed away just across the hall (RIP), and a lady just a few doors down from him was un responsive and was sent to the hospital (I think she is okay). After that, I was told to bring some of the ct's down to the dining room for some lunch. I fed a lady whos dentures kept falling out of her mouth while I was trying to feed her. It didn't seem right to me, but apparently that always happens? There is a lady who sits at the tables I was at today. I think she is close to 100 years old. She is completely mobile and is such a character! The stuff she says is hilarious! Near the end of the my shift I woke up a lady and asked her if she wanted a drink, she agreed and drank it. When she was finished I told her I was heading home - she grabbed my hand and said "Can I kiss you before you leave?" she then kissed me on my cheek. Tomorrow is a new day, new experiences.

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