Somber clinical

Today we were sent to a rehab/nursing home for our clinical. The moment we arrived, we found out that the staff had lost a nurse last evening. Apparently she crashed on her motorcycle over the weekend, and wearing no helmet, suffered massive brain trauma and full body trauma. Last night they took her off her ventilator and she passed.

The nurse that I was assigned to today was also assigned to the wing that this passed nurse had worked on. All day I heard countless stories from patients and colleagues about how wonderful a nurse this woman was. It's truly sad.

On a brighter note, the nurse I was with was amazing. She was extremely helpful and kind in teaching me. I learned so much from her and truly enjoyed the family like atmosphere of this facility. I've always said I never want to work at a nursing home/rehab center. However, after my experience with this one today, I would be honored to be apart of their team.

Great experience, somber mood, and I'm tired as hell. My body aches. I'm assuming from the flu shot I got yesterday. All of us who got it, about 3/4 of us are having side effects of one kind or another. So, with that being said.....it's my nap time. AC is on, big kids have the little monkey under control, I'm sleeping until hubby gets home.

Ciao!