All of us have been working in different areas of the hospital with each of our nursing students. We have been learning much about the way things are done here at the hospital and what the students learn at their school and hospital. It has been very interesting and a great learning experience. Each of us have had discussion with our Norwegian nursing students about how procedures are done in Norway and in Canada and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each. It is a whole new avenue of critical thinking and contemplating about the taking for granted practices that we might have.
We took some pictures of us dressed in our white uniforms, but I have to find out whose camera they are on to upload them. They actually dont look that bad and you can definitely tell who are the nurses. Also I like the fact that after a days work at the hospital, I can leave my uniform in the laundry bin in the change room and pick up a clean pair for the next day.
Each of us have been experience different units and different shifts, so it always interesting to catch up with each other every few days. Even though we live in the same complex, we sometimes do not all see each other for several days. I also have pictures of our units, but forgot my camera cord back at my flat so I will have to do that as well next time. The flats are cozy and cute allowing each of us to have our own personal space.
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Hi Everyone,
ReplyDeleteGreat post Gwen,
I tried to post this earlier, so hopefully you did not receive this twice.
I was wondering if you could share some of the differences between a nurses role/responsibilities there as apposed to Canada. Additionally, I am curious about the differences in procedures and rationale. Are you able to share of couple of examples?
Glad you are all enjoying your experience, it is going by quick for you.
Take care,
LeeAnn Laraway
Hi LeeAnn,
ReplyDeleteWe are using the internet at Pepes, a favorite spot because we can access here. We are just beginning to figure out the similarities and differences. We really don,t know enough yet without coming across with many assumptions. The students here though are not giving medications. It would be entirely unsafe since we do not speak the language. English is spoken by many Norewegians but comrehension is not always there and many things are lost in translation. One of the skills that we see as being quite different is physical assessment. On the general units this is done by physicians not nurses. The nurses seem to have more of a bedside care role and they are very kind and warm with all of the patients and with each other. Nice to hear from you and congratulations on completing.
Pertice
Hi ladies... second try to post a comment. So, you may get this twice, or not at all!
ReplyDeleteI want to say thanks for all the messages and pictures. It is such a treat to see and hear about your exciting experiences. What a perspective this time in Norway will give you, both personally and professionally. My best to each of you.
Valerie