I haven't blogged in just over 2 weeks.
Surgery is busy and exhausting.
My first day I just wanted to cry as it was so different to paeds. Now I've done over a week of it I'm settling in better and think it's alright, but I still find it exhausting.
One of the toughest things about starting a new job is working out where everything is. I can be on any one of about 9 wards, none of which keep their equipment in the same places. For the first day even something as simple as taking blood took 4 times as long as it should have because I couldn't find anything!!
The other tough thing is getting to know all the new staff. I got on so well with the nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, physios, ward clerks and secretaries. The first few days of surgery were like an interprofessional hazing. Everyone was so harsh to all of us fy1s. I'm happy to say that now I feel like most of that has stopped. Nearly everyone knows me by name and is actually really lovely. I've learnt that a smile and good morning goes a long way, and saying thank you goes even further.
Turns out I'm working Christmas weekend. That means lots of sleep and chilling out this weekend to gear up for it. Where oh where is my social life?!
Dr Sunshine xXx
I know exactly what you are talking about. I recently did a week on call in totally new hospital to me, and it was frustrating how long it took to do simple things, because I couldn't find anything. Luckily everyone was really nice despite the fact that I kept asking stupid questions about were all the stuff is. Thank you and please and friendly smiles definitely help getting along with people.
ReplyDeleteBy the way I just completed my paeds rotation, and I really loved it.
I'm also working on Christmas, and on New Year too. Have a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year!