Nurse on Duty

The day after the Philippine election, I started my work as a nurse trainee here at Davao Medical Center. Like any other companies, we were first oriented to the hospital regarding the rules, set up, policies as well as some issues most especially on controlling infectious disease. Since nurses are in close contact with patients, nosocomial or hospital acquired infection is inevitable. This is the fact that I most dread about. 

So after 3 days we went on orientation, last Friday (May 18th) was the moment of truth for me. That was the first time that I practice my career without a clinical instructor beside me although we are still under the supervision of the head nurse. My first clinical rotation was at the MED-CP or the Communicable disease pavillion. What a great way to start a rotation.

I have heard alot of things about MED-CP. Most people find the ward so disgusting and highly contagious. Incidence of tuberculosis, pneumonia, hepatitis and rabies are all in the ward however little by little, the ward became my instant favorite. The cases are so rare and interesting for me because during my student years, I wasnt able to handle such highly feared diseases. However, thanks to the very warm and accommodating staff, I feel that my career as a  nurse will grow if I work with them. They are so supportive and friendly as well.

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