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For this clinical I spent time at an outpatient surgery center. I got to observe many medical procedures, assist with patient admission and discharge, and learn how to complete preoperative and postoperative assessment. In addition, I had many opportunities to observe how nurses work as a team, so I was able to gain insight on how to deal with stressful situations appropriately.
The staff at this clinical was very kind and passionate about what they do. They gave me lots of advice regarding nursing school and working in the medical field. Many nurses emphasized that I begin working in the Intensive Care Unit because it offers great practice and knowledge that can be applied anywhere in nursing.
Having day-surg as my second clinical site
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