I am doing 6 weeks in a psych. It is a complete change from my previous rotation in med/surg. We spent most of the day in orientation, talking over the objectives and expectations we have of us in clinical. I am back to my overwhelmed state! We have a group presentation of medications, a term paper which we then give a presentation on, individually, a daily journal, patient care logs (like my previous care plans) and we also have to find a local support group to attend, do a write-up and a presentation in post conference. This is in addition to being on the unit interacting with patients and prepping for these interactions. We also have a simulation lab day next week that of course comes with a lot of preparation. AHHHHHHH!! Deep breaths :) I am nervous for this rotation. I love learning about psychology, but I think it is going to be a whole new experience to interact with psych patients.
I feel completely unorganized and partially not back in school mode yet. Tomorrow, I don't have to be on campus until 2:50pm and stay until 8:30pm. I haven't had an evening class since last year! It will be my first class of pharmacology. I am so nervous for this class as I know it will be hard, a lot of memorization and hardcore studying. I am fortunate to have Fridays off this semester, but I foresee them becoming full very quickly with catching up on projects, papers and reading. This four day weekend coming up I plan to get my butt in gear and get organized. There are so many projects due soon I need to get prepared. I am in a group of 8 students, for a different class, and we signed up to give our presentation first. It will be stressful in the beginning, but then it is out of the way :) That's what I am telling myself anyway.
My Erin had her first day of students today and I can tell she is going to be busy soon too! We can be study buddies ;) I often ask her if she wants to switch work; which she never does. Then again, I don't want to do lesson plans or teach little kids...no way! haha
I am off to do a little research to find a group therapy meeting I can attend. Better to get all I can done sooner than later (said the worlds #1 procrastinator!)
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