A few more people had the opportunity to go to labor and delivery--which left me partner-less! So where did the instructor put me? In the nursery!
And yes, I was terrified. But, I got to do a lot of firsts today! I changed my first diaper--and yes, I mean ever! I got to watch a circumcision, which, as barbaric as it looks, was not too terrible. The physician talked me through the whole procedure and had a lot of insights and knowledge to share. As much as the nurses thought I would pass out--I didn't! I have a much better stomach than most, I think--at least better than the medical staff I work with gives me credit for!
I also got to give a shot--the Hepatitis B vaccine--and help with assessments and hearing tests. It was, between all of these things, a fairly slow day in the nursery, since most infants are with their moms for most of the day!
In post conference this afternoon, we learned about fetal heart monitoring and did some practice with analyzing them. By the end of the day, there were only three of us who hadn't gone to labor and delivery. So, assuming there are enough women having children next Thursday, all three of us will go--but I am last on the list, so I may not go until Saturday.
Time to set to work on the newborn assignment paperwork!
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