Page 10B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, April 5, 1 995 Students 'shadow' nurses Submitted First-year Nursing students at Selkirk College's Castlegar cam- pus spent part of their first semester in a pilot activity called “Nurse Work”, which saw each of the 30 first-year students to “shadow” a registered nurse. Students were placed in a vari- ety of nursing situations to observe the duties and activities of RN's at work After their shadowing exercise was completed, students gathered in a joint seminar conducted by Nursing instructors Margaret Nickle and Kathleen Pinckney to share their experiences and per- ceptions of being an R.N Here are some of the experi- ences as related by students: Jason, of Rossland, shadowed second-year Nursing instructor Helen Moore at Trail Regional Hospital as she supervised sec- ond-year students in their clinical practice. Jason reported, that as an instructor, Moore was flexible in her role as instructor and R.N. “She could step in and demon- strate correct procedures for her students then knew when to step back and allow her students to take over,” he reported. Some of the-duties he wit- nessed nurses performing were the serving patient meals, chang- ing dressings, surgical preparation and processing, monitoring recov- ering surgical patients and the of d patients. PHARMASAVE ' PEOPLES DRUG MART CASTLEGAR SAVINGS Invites Its Members To Attend Their 46th Annual General Meeting April 10, 1995 CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT RECREATION CENTRE 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. Registration: 6:30 p.m. Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Castlegar Branch 100 - 630 - 17th St Castlegar, B.C. VIN 4G7 365-7232 e Replacement & chip repair ¢ ICBC claims gladly accepted e Professional workmanship GUARANTEED e All makes & models Refreshments & Door Prizes CASTLEGAR SAVINGS ie) Slocan Valley Branch 3014 Hwy 6 Slocan Pail | B.C. VOG 2E0 16-7212 - Margaret, of Nelson, was assigned to the Nelson Home Care office which employs five Regis- tered Nurses who visit home- bound patients. The nurse she was assigned, impressed her with her organization and ability to antici- pate what medications, dressings and procedures would be neces- sary to serve the needs of each patient on that day’s schedule. After reviewing each patient's chart, the home care nurse pre- pared medications and dressings that would be needed before leav- ing the office. On the ride to the first patient call of the day, Margaret's mentor explained the home care service district. The services provided range from administering insulin Shed the — Greys "¢ Destu ei) ee RESORT A unique Retreat on beautiful Kootenay Lake OPENING APRIL 7th (604) Boswell, B.C. VOB 1A0 and vitamin injections to moni- toring bedsores to counselling bereaved survivors. Margaret appreciated how her mentor seemed to allow time for each patient, yet managed to adhere to a schedule of visits. For 1g it was an enligh’ experience that gave her an appre- ciation for the challenges home care nurses face on a daily basis. Debbie, of Trail, drew an assignment in the emergency room at the Castlegar Hospital. She shadowed her mentor throughout her four-hour shift. Among the activities she partici- pated in were the monitoring of a suicidal patient, several minor surgical procedures and the changing of dressings. “The ER staff were careful to include me in all scenarios,” reflected Debbie. During lulls in activity, she helped restock medications and bandages. At this hospital, Deb- bie reported the nurses rotate between the emergency room, the operating room and the intensive care ward. “When there's work to be done you don’t have time to reflect on your own feelings,” she observed. Wendy, of Nelson, shadowed second-year Nursing instructor woos United Way Sein bene peace ae hep r pms s fy cama the Castlegar oa spurte: t United Way plans to stay in an: sions to be made, Following now shared with a standing by the United oe will be to ge the volunteer support we all need to meet our goals, CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB Donna Van Vliet at Ki y Lake District Hospital. The degree to which the instructor knew and understood each stu- dent's hs and ik Muppet fashions featured gi ssed her. She accompanied the second- year students on rounds in the maternity, geriatric and medical/surgical wards. She learned that there is a constant review of patient records to see if there were any changes ordered by the physician to the patient's care, medications or therapy. “When I started, I found my emotions ran high, but within a short time I was able to view ‘most experiences objectively,” said Wendy. The Central Kootenay Health Unit in Castlegar was the assignment drawn by Kari, of Crescent Valley. Accompanying the public health nurse on her rounds kept her moving as they visited eight patients in a four-hour period. She reported that visiting patients in their home settings gives one a more holistic view that includes family members and lifestyle considerations. Among the challenges she had Submitted “Muppet Fashions” was the special feature for the dinner meeting held March 9 at the Sandman Inn by the Castlegar Christian Women’s Club. Bright soaring balloons and sesame street character center piec¢s created a party atmosphere enjoyed by 37 ladies. Following the introductions, soloists Barb Peters and her daughter entertained the group with their first musical sel on the tiny tots and older children as they presented Kids Only fashions by Maureen Brown. Later in the evening, Judy Johnson from Martin City capti- vated the audience with her wit and humor as she spoke about the “ABC's For Life”. April 20 the club will honor the 1995 grads as it presents “Steppin’ in the Limelight”, fea- turing a fashion show by Ely’s Boutique The evening will also wel- come soloist Daphne Jackson and ‘special 1 speaker Dot- Everyone kept a watchful eye tie Calvert from Spokane. Schizophrenia meeting attracts large turnout Submitted More than 200 delegates from throughout the ‘province attended the third annual B.C. Schi ia Society’s Thomp- to d with were patients in denial and the fre- quency of encounters with aggressive or frisky house pets. CRACKED UP? 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The workshop presenters included Mark Meyers, Colleen Price, Jeanne Richard-Harris, Paulette Chamberlain and Anne Bowles. The workshops topics were:! stres$ management, crisis preven- tion and intervention, mental ill- ness and its interconnection with drug and alcohol abuse, assertive case management and accessing services. Those who attended came away with a better understanding of the issues and some skills they can use in their lives. Gary Glacken, executive director of the B.C. Schizophre- nia Society, was the moderator. Gayle Tissington, regional coor- dinator for the Thompson/Okana- gan organized the conference. 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