Gerontological nursing

My last placement was in neurogeriatric ward but also I got an opportunity to see how the physiotherapists and intensive care nurses work. In neurogeriatric ward the patients are usually elderly people having symptoms caused by strokes or neurological diseases. During this time there,I learned important information about the neurological nursing and rehabilitation as well.

After this period I was transferred to the rehabilitation unit ground floor where all the therapists work. I was there for one week learning about rehabilitation of neurological and orthopedic patients in different phases of their illness. I found this interesting and important to realize how much you can affect of the healing process by rehabilitation. The hospital has a gym for the patients and I took part of the training with them including water and group therapies.

From rehabilitation unit I went to the intensive care unit which was like a dream come true. ICU is the place I’ve dreamed about working in so I was totally enthusiastic. This was a small unit but effective. At first I was confused with the machinery but started to understand quickly. All the nurses and doctors were great and I was able to see many operations. ICUs nurses are trained to answer for emergencies inside of the building. Once I was running with them downstairs with the emergency equipment and got to see all of them in action.