OK, its been awhile since my last post. Three months to be exact. Well, if you were wondering, the central line lab went well. If you weren't wondering, I'm telling you anyway. The reason why it went so well is because I didn't teach the central line lecture. Yes I chickened out. What a disservice to myself. Once it was over I wish that I had taught the lecture. Sometimes I just have to force myself to do things. When I think about it though all the butterflies in my stomach and nervousness wasn't even warranted. Students just really wanted to learn and some appeard more nervous than I was.
So what did I do on March 2nd, I totally had fun. I participated in the central line lab by demonstrating a cantral line dressing at my station and was able to help students learn aseptic techniques while changing central line dressings. It was really a fantastic day and I can't wait to do it again. It's not about teaching, it's about sharing knowedge that will keep patients safe. Central line infections are a hot issue in healthcare today and I was insturmental in sharing my knowledge so that students will be able to practice safe and prevent central line infections. This is what its all about, right? Passing on knowlege based on evidence based practice in order to effect change to ensure optimal healthcare outcomes. (That sounded god right) I think I am starting to settle in. I say this now but just wait until I have to facilitate my next lecture. Stay tuned......................................I'm a work in progress.