Today I was dreading clinicals at Red Crescent
so bad because of the crazy finals week ahead. I just don’t see the point of
going most days because we honestly can’t do anything. I love the people and
getting a sense of the family significance and the way healthcare is carried
out threw a culture, but the language barrier is rough. We honestly don’t do
any hands on nursing care and we can’t communicate, so the only thing that is
left…..Is to watch! Also last time we went there was another group who watched
a C-section and so I was kinda bummed. We were however going for 7 hours so I
was somewhat hopeful of seeing a delivery and even more hopeful of forgetting
finals were in the air.
I was placed on the post neonatal unit by myself
with only one nurse on this unit. This unit was comprised of 5 bed which were
reserved for mothers and newborns (vaginal delivery) who were healthy a couple
hours after birth. They would stay here for at least 6 hours for closer
observation before going to a more independent unit in the neighboring
building. There wasn’t much hope for a delivery on this floor but I was excited
to handle newborns! If you haven’t figured this out yet, I want to go into
Labor and Delivery or Pediatric Nursing, so this semester is right up my alley!
My nurse was so sweet and willing to answer any questions I could think of! She
also was super helpful even with the language barrier at times. For example if
we didn’t use the same medication and I couldn’t find it in my medication book
she would go get me the wrapper to one so I could keep it and research the
American comparison. I was so impressed with her kindness and generosity. She
told me that when she was a student she hated not getting an answer for her
questions and being left in the dark, so she wanted to make this the most
beneficial experiences as possible for me which I was very grateful for.
Toward 9 am Sister Garbett came up to say there
was a C-Section on the surgical floor and that I could go watch. OH MY LANTA, I
am so excited!!! I have to admit I did get a little queasy with the smells and
cutting during my OR clincials so I was a little nervous, but my excitement
outweighed everything. I
could have done without the cutting into the stomach, which by the way it was
her 3rd C-section and she had so much fat and scar tissue it was disgusting!
Anyways, I was so glad they started to see the baby when they did or I could
have passed out it was making my stomach so queasy. Anyways, the baby was
pulled out and the cord was wrapped around its neck, the baby was so blue and
lifeless it was scary. We had just had a practice simulation the previous week
about neonate resuscitation if they don't start crying/breathing so I was
prepared for the worst. Once they took the cord off from around the neck they
literally swung the baby by its feet to the weighing table and it started to
cry and the color slowly started to come back. It was such a neat experience to
see life pop back into this baby. OMG I almost started crying it was just so
cool to see and experience. The baby was adorable! Babies are the most amazing creation
of God and I am so glad God allowed me to witness this miracle and for mothers to be co-creators of His children. It really made me value life. This
is a real life we are talking about, a child who deserves every right to a
family and all the privileges of the covenant right from birth. They shouldn't
have to wait to be sealed for the blessings of the covenant, but unfortunately in this country they may
not have the chance. Anyways I was just overwhelmed with the spirit and grateful
that I could see a baby even amidst such a stressful week.
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