Today, I went to work just like any other day and received very interesting news...I work at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on the weekends doing newborn hearing tests. "How is this done?", one might ask. I place ear muffs over the babies ears, and three electrodes in specific places, then I have to make sure the baby does not move or cry because that will mess up the test and there is a possibility that the baby may (refer) or not pass! Well, I get a call from my supervisor and she said that I am now responsible to go to the pediatrics unit and test any babies that have been on antibiotics or have had jaundice and they have to be getting discharged from the hospital that day or near future. Well to say the least I was expecting her to tell me that we will only test like the 5 day old babies...nope 6 month old babies and under! I thought to myself, "If I have a six month old that is not sleeping how in the world am I going to get him/her not to move during the test! I have yet to figure out that question! I lucked out today, all of my babies were under 2 mo. old! I was rejoicing!! hahaha
I just thought I'd jot down a few of today's events! Kinda boring...maybe something interesting will happen to me in a few days that will be worth reading!
Bye for now!
PS. Flu season is coming..If you are at high risk of getting the flu I advise you to get vaccinated!
High risk people include:
1.All children 6mo-18yrs
2. 50 yrs. of age or older
3.Anyone with long term illness
4. Anyone with weakened immune system
5. Anyone with muscle or nerve disorders
6.Health care providers
7. Caregivers of children :birth up to 5 yrs of age
8.People living in dormitories
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Hey Heidi!!! Thanks for the comment, I didn't know you had a blog. It seems like you are doing good! Are you already an RN? I am so behind the times I really don't know. Haha! But I am almost ready to apply for the program, just have to take micro. I was going to take it next semester but figured I better wait since my head will be full of wedding! Well, tell your family I said hello! Love you guys!!
Hey Girl!
No, I will be an official RN in May of 09'. I have one semester left! I actually will be a RN if I can pass the crazy final NCLEX exam after I graduate!!! I am so excited to hear that you are going to be a nurse!!That is awesome! Girl, my advice to you is take one day at a time! When overwhelmed..stop..take a breather...then start again!!! haha I just started this bloging stuff..I feel that it is a great way to keep in touch with friends that I do not get to see often! Like you guys! :) well Glad to hear from ya! Love ya girl! Congratulations on your wedding once again!
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