A good day
The middle of the week, and time sure does pass quickly up here in the Grand Nord. I am slowly getting used to having 2 room mates. It takes some scheduling in the kitchen and bathroom, but we are getting along fine. Today I woke up slightly blue, but came out of it as the day went along.
One of the nurses I work with, Sebastien, and his wife, Manon, invited me to dinner tonight. She is also a nurse here at the clinic, but is on maternity leave. My mom would be so proud of me, because I ate Spinach lasagna, and finished my whole plate! It was good, and I had the best tasting garlic bread ever. They were super nice to invite me over. They told me all sorts of interesting information that I will need to know up here in the future. I also saw pictures of the parties from last christmas, and hunting, fishing and camping from this summer. There is actually a lot to do up here is you are interested in joining in.
Francois, the head nurse, called me at 10 pm to ask me if I wanted to come into the cinic for overtime. He was on call and had a child come in for stitches. So, I redressed and walked back to the clinic and did a little sewing. I was a good end to the day. I feel like I am getting comfortable with the team, and am starting to get a feel for the job.
It is weird to "start over". At home, I am a confident, well established person. At work in the ER I feel confident, assured, in charge and at home. Here, it is different. I know nothing. Every case requires me to ask questions, look up answers, and double check my work. It feels time consuming. I wonder how long it will be until I feel at ease here? I have yet another language to learn, as all the nurses here know the basics in Inuktituk, and to communicate with the elders, so will I. Not to mention that i work like a doctor now. My instinct is to evaluate and give care. Now I have to examine and think of a diagnosis, then look up a treatment. Well, that is why I came here, for a different pace of life and a different style of nursing. Lets see where it takes me!
One of the nurses I work with, Sebastien, and his wife, Manon, invited me to dinner tonight. She is also a nurse here at the clinic, but is on maternity leave. My mom would be so proud of me, because I ate Spinach lasagna, and finished my whole plate! It was good, and I had the best tasting garlic bread ever. They were super nice to invite me over. They told me all sorts of interesting information that I will need to know up here in the future. I also saw pictures of the parties from last christmas, and hunting, fishing and camping from this summer. There is actually a lot to do up here is you are interested in joining in.
Francois, the head nurse, called me at 10 pm to ask me if I wanted to come into the cinic for overtime. He was on call and had a child come in for stitches. So, I redressed and walked back to the clinic and did a little sewing. I was a good end to the day. I feel like I am getting comfortable with the team, and am starting to get a feel for the job.
It is weird to "start over". At home, I am a confident, well established person. At work in the ER I feel confident, assured, in charge and at home. Here, it is different. I know nothing. Every case requires me to ask questions, look up answers, and double check my work. It feels time consuming. I wonder how long it will be until I feel at ease here? I have yet another language to learn, as all the nurses here know the basics in Inuktituk, and to communicate with the elders, so will I. Not to mention that i work like a doctor now. My instinct is to evaluate and give care. Now I have to examine and think of a diagnosis, then look up a treatment. Well, that is why I came here, for a different pace of life and a different style of nursing. Lets see where it takes me!
posted by Tamara @ 9:48 PM
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