S1/Y2 Attachment

This is a happening C-class ward! Basically i start to appreaciate working here for 6 weeks. I believe there are plenty things for me to learn here at the so called "rojak" ward.

26mar2007 - First day at the ward. Some of my achievements of the day:
Witnessed and assisted with:
- Insertion of urosheath for 24hr urine collection. Pt unable to control urinary bladder.
- NG tube insertion for feeding to an elderly man with restraint
- Taking vital signs for a pt suffering "Depression" and monitoring her closely
- Change of 'baju' and linen for a DM pt with 1 leg amputated

28mar2007 :
29mar2007 :
- Insertion of rectal medicication
- Observed giving of fleet enema. This is like a war fightning session. . . round1 followed by 2...
- Observed insertion of urinary catheter

Public perception: nurse = cleaner

"Many people are unaware of the actual training an individual has to undergo prior to receiving the title "Doctor", "Surgeon", "G.P." or "Nurse". Indeed, most assume that these titles provide them with the security and assurance of years of study and training before such individuals are allowed to actually administer to the general public.
The majestic title 'Nurse' used to conjure up images of the "all-seeing all-knowing Sister travelling the corridors" has been replaced with the lowlier impression of a teenage girl mopping the corridors before starting her next shift at MacDonalds. This perception is generally incorrect! .
Due to the common similarities between the uniforms worn by each it is very easy to assume that these care-workers are in fact nurses and that your loved one is being cared for by a trained professional when they may not."

Ref:http://www.clinical-medical-negligence-injuries.co.uk/negligence-nursing.html