Thursday was a better clinical day. I got to go to one of the local community centers in the downtown area and practice immunizations on the pediatric patient. I also watched some physicals and helped with the hearing/vision tests. I started talking with this one 12 year old after her tests and instantly connected to her. She reminded me a lot of my sister.

Then I went back to the immunization room. I was nervous about the idea of giving a shot to a squirming baby. My classmate went and gave four shots on a 6 month old. She cried and pushed our hands away when we gave her the bandaids, but after a few minutes she was smiling and playing again.

I waited for my assignment wanting to bite my fingernails (but I restrained!). Lo and behold, my assignment was the 12 year old from earlier. How awesome! She was a trooper and only made a small face. She sat still and all was right with the world. One heart band-aid for you 12 year old! 

 

It was a good day.

Any thoughts? You guys remember your first peds injections?

 

Love,

Laney

PS- Need other firsts? You can also flashback to struggling nursing students for the first time, first birth, and first client.