Today was my second day at St. Georges and a very productive one. I spent time in both the ICU and CTCU. The have 20 beds and I was in brain overload by the end of the day. I completed three interviews and had wonderful discussions with a staff nurse, the nurse manager, and a registered nurse completing his honor's degree in critical care. I have learned so much about their health care and how they adapt to the systems they have. For instance, the staff nurse I spoke with is under the supervision of a registered nurse but still has the same responsibility. They complete only two years, but have the oppurtunity to advance and bridge into becoming a registered nurse. There are many options and oppurtunities similar to America only at the same time very different. They were also very interested (and impressed might I add about the advanced knowledge of a undergrad student ;) ) about America and nursing care there. I will return tomorrow to finish up my interviews and then follow up next week to tour the hospital and tie up loose ends. I will also be traveling to a rural hospital in a nearby community and also observe a few hours in a public government hospital in Port Elizabeth. This is due to the arrangements by the wonderful Velleman family. I am so blessed to know such a wonderful family.
Today we booked a scuba dive in the ocean for Monday morning and make sure to check back Sunday for an amazing adventure update coming this weekend. I won't tell details, because it will surely be a shocker!! All for know take care and God bless!
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