Okay, I will try to answer a few of the questions I got after posting. Yes, I am on call 24/7. The clinic has three rooms that we see patients in. I work in one, a Haitian nurse works in one, and Osias works in one. He is a church member from here that had started a small clinic before this one was even opened. He isn't a nurse but does have some medical knowledge. Each one of us then has an assistant who will fill the medication orders we write. The clinic also has a reception area, a pharmacy where we keep the meds, a room for extra supplies like an IV pole etc..., and a small room with a twin bed in it in case we need it. We also have an ambulance bay. Right now the ambulance isn't working though so that's why we sent the lady down in the suburban. Right now neither of the others who are working with me do wounds except routine dressing changes so they're all mine. I don't mind. I rather enjoyed it.
Last week combined with Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday I probably saw 40 patients myself.
Hi! Sounds interesting! Wish we could come and visit you. Enjoy:) It is cold and snowing & snowing here! The boys have Friday and Monday off school, so we are planning on going to Nebraska to get equipment so sure hope they aren't having any ground blizzards! Love, Aaron & Teresa, Dennis, Jonathan & Joseph
ReplyDeleteHi Ang I love you! thank you for sending that. I miss you:) Shelly
ReplyDeleteHi! Your mom gave this blog address. It's sooo interesting! I have a new admiration for you nurses after hearing some of what your work involves!! Keep up the good work!
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