This gynormous boulder is how I feel about UMC. It represents the stumbling block in my path, and each day I run head on right into it. Today was another one of those days when I feel as if I am wearing..........
THIS SHIRT!!!!!!!!! 
Today began with more discouragement and I just felt like I would never be able to learn all I needed to in order to be a good therapist. This rotation has been the most challenging for me and as much as I want to give up and run I realize that I have to endure these difficult times. I don't like it and I don't want to be there, but it's too late to turn back now.
At lunch today there was a sign in the cafeteria that said..............
"The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how you use it"
I liked that.
"The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how you use it"I liked that.
I thought how appropriate it was for how I was feeling about this rotation. I can either allow the boulder in my path to block my way or I can use it to lift me higher. The situation as UMC is not going to change - I must be the one to change how I look at this experience. So, yes, it's tough. But, I like what Wilma Rudolf said,
"The triumph cannot be had without the struggle"
2 comments:
you'll get there! Mark mentioned once that some preceptors think they are good teachers by showing you how wrong you are, rather than actually guiding and teaching you. Just a few more weeks! Do you want to come visit and have dinner sometime soon?
I have always referred to UMC as the "MONSTER" my Jacob would call it "THE BEAST" Hospital. If you can't kill the monster, then you have to learn all you can about it, so that you don't let it kill you. It's a freakin monster! The monster at night is much better than the day time. I have had great preceptors at night. Bonnie, Dan S., Rob and Gary are the best. I know there are more good ones, but these ones show me around the inner workings of the monster (they can't kill it either). Sometimes they can get it to do their bidding, though. I am learning that it is not important to "impress" a preceptor. the most important thing is to gain their trust by being observant of the patient's condition and speaking up and asking questions when something is amiss. When I suspect something is wrong with a patient, I go quick and tell my preceptor and they come and evaluate. They are thrilled that I get them involved and don't just gloss over things because I am a student. It may turn out to be nothing, then I just play the "student" card. It works every time. Days at UMC are the hardest. "Just keep swimming...just keep swimming!"
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