When I initially decided to take this class, it was only to fulfil the minimum requirement by UC Davis PA master’s program. All I wanted was a job where I could quickly obtain patient experience hours. This all changed by the end of the first week of class. Something about the radiated enthusiasm and passion of the instructor and student assistants, brought me to a different place. I didn’t expect this, I only signed up for EMS 111 because I didn’t get into the phlebotomy course the previous semester. Somehow Butte College’s ability to make a life changing experience never fails. As the program advanced and incorporated ER time and ambulance ride along time, I knew this was definitely for me.
All the skills needed for my time at the ER and ride along days were previously reviewed in class, making my experience a smooth process. I was nervous and a bit scared of how I would feel about injuries and illnesses, I thought I would not be able to handle seeing any of it. Somehow none of those …show more content…
On my first day I was paired up with one of the nurses on the floor. He was very helpful, he loved Physiology and Organic Chemistry, so we obviously spoke the same language. By his side I got to spend time with two very similar cases. The patients had almost the same medical history, and chief complaints of deteriorating health due to CHF. They arrived at the hospital very hypoxic, I got to see how their mental status was regained once levels increased. On my second ER day I worked with a different nurse, this time I got to take vitals on almost every patient that came through those doors. I also interacted with some not so friendly patients after overdose drugs had been administered to them. It was sad to see patients that were my kid’s age in such bad condition. Overall the ER was slow at times, hectic at other times, and a great place to work with amazing staff who show they
All the skills needed for my time at the ER and ride along days were previously reviewed in class, making my experience a smooth process. I was nervous and a bit scared of how I would feel about injuries and illnesses, I thought I would not be able to handle seeing any of it. Somehow none of those …show more content…
On my first day I was paired up with one of the nurses on the floor. He was very helpful, he loved Physiology and Organic Chemistry, so we obviously spoke the same language. By his side I got to spend time with two very similar cases. The patients had almost the same medical history, and chief complaints of deteriorating health due to CHF. They arrived at the hospital very hypoxic, I got to see how their mental status was regained once levels increased. On my second ER day I worked with a different nurse, this time I got to take vitals on almost every patient that came through those doors. I also interacted with some not so friendly patients after overdose drugs had been administered to them. It was sad to see patients that were my kid’s age in such bad condition. Overall the ER was slow at times, hectic at other times, and a great place to work with amazing staff who show they