I was finally able to confirm on Friday that we would be doing a 30-minute Medication Administration inservice at Head Start on Monday, as well as screenings. I had hoped to prep for this before we left, but since it wasn’t confirmed, I put my efforts elsewhere. I was finally able to prep for this important inservice on Sunday. Teaching on the fly is not usually how I operate, but planning can be challenging on the Rez. I found an AAP Healthy Childcare website with, lo and behold, a free, 4 module Med Admin inservice. I downloaded the power point, and the students and I divided up the content. Content included med errors; the 5 rights; as needed medications; universal precautions; the medication procedure; and communicating with the child. The students were nervous, especially when they saw the size of the audience—about 40 Staff. Honestly, this session went off without a hitch and was very fun to present. The students did a fantastic job, overcoming their nerves to present effectively. This is the type of teaching I love the most! And there is something to be said for teaching on the fly-no matter what type of nurse and no matter what type of setting, as a nurse you may need to provide education to a patient with little notice or prep time on almost any health topic.
After teaching, screenings were provided for this group. We had excellent interest just like last year, and many repeat clients. The students have really found their groove-working seamlessly as a team and getting beyond the superficial of this screening interaction. It was a pleasure to see them at work today. We only stopped screening when we ran out of lancets. I am bummed because I have plenty at home and simply did not bring enough.
After Head Start, it was on to beading class. All of the students finished their bracelets under Allyssa’s expert guidance. I got to spend time with Baby Lili during the class. She is the sweetest!
No time for the Badlands after this full day so back to the ranch resort for a good night’s sleep.
Nursing Students at Pine Ridge 