Today, three different patients told me they love me! Awww!!
Can't think of too much special about today besides the love fest. Things were a little chaotic this morning- we have several patients with pretty severe dementia who were agitated and calling out and "responding to internal stimuli", so that made life kinda difficult.
I told my supervisor today - you know, I am sorry I always come back to the office late from the unit. I know it messes you up having to sign them the next day, and it messes me up too since I have to stay late, but I have a REALLY HARD time leaving my patients in the afternoon. So it's not that I can't manage my time effectively, it's that I choose not to.
AAHAHAHA It's true...I look at my watch and I know I should go soon, but there is always one last thing to help a patient with...then another last thing...then a family member to speak to...then another thing...and then OOPS...and what is probably the worst is that I'm typically there about 30+ minutes after my last billable unit...so it's not even that it's counted towards productivity!!
Oh well. If I'm going to suck at managing my time, I guess it's good that it's by choice and for the reason of wanting to help patients, and not just because I sit around twiddling my thumbs.
I'm working on my professional development evaluations right now, I'm maybe half-ish finished. They are due Friday. I also finished my final fieldwork questions. I have a big ol' long form of questions to fill out though, and still need to work on a few other projects for my supervisor!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Just stumbled upon this blog by chance, but it's great and your experiences are similar to mine, currently a Rehab Assistant looking to start OT training later this year. I too love just hanging out with the patients, listening to their stories and having a laugh with them. Good luck with your studies I will be following your blog. Jules
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