First Day of Training

So, the first day of training.......and we did not do any training!! It was a welcome day that was full of useful information. We learned about the Inuit, and our impending culture shock. They talked about the 6 villages we could possibly work in, and what activities/amenities they offer. They talked about packing, proper winter attire, food expenses, housing and transportation.

It looks like I will live in a transit building in Puvirnituq for the first two weeks up north, and training at the hospital there. Transit is like living in a dormitory. The kitchen and living quarters are used by everybody, and we get a bedroom. That will be very interesting, we get to meet other nurses, doctors and specialists that are currently in transit.

After the training, we are flown to one of 6 communities to work at a nursing station. The communities are very small, and population goes from about 300 to 1300 people. Often, we will work only with one other nurse, with a visit from an MD every 2 months or so. We will live in the nurses apartment that we will be replacing while they are on vacation. The apartments look pretty much like any 3 1/2 you would find here. The pictures of the housing and medical facilities helped me imagine what it will be like when I am up north. It is building the anticipation....I am ready for an adventure!