What are you going to do before starting in September?

[Arch_Angel]

I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I wistfully said to my husband "one day I might save someone's life", to which he replied "I bloody hope so!"
I also had a moment of childish excitement mixed with terror when I realised that one day I might have to use a defibrilator

Sorry to burst your bubble there, but (here at least) they use the automatic ones now.....

[SHOCK ADVISED}

[clemette]

Even in A&E?
Boo - Casulaty is so out of date. Must get my ideas about medicine from realistic sources...

[dances_with_lamposts]

Im terrified that one day ill have to quickly work out the right dosage of a drug to give a child and in that moment - people will realise that im not very good at math-y things and i shouldnt be a doctor!

and unfortunately, ive had to use a defibrillator twice now.

[alexuk]

I saw one of those hospital documentaries a few weeks ago, think it was about how binge drinkers are affecting the NHS. The drunk woman came into A&E, in quite a bad way after being run over. One of the doctors was supposed to give her ketamine, but got the dose wrong and gave her 10 times too much. She had 2 cardiac arrests, but survived...I'm pretty sure they were using a manual defib on her though.

I've seen an AED used a couple of times in real life though, never trained to use one myself.

[colette grey]

Clemette

Happy to talk babies and children anytime! Especially interested to hear your tips on how to get a baby to sleep!
Am ridiculously excited as well, although have not yet told anyone other than family, as haven't resigned from my job yet- will only dol that after have occy health done -once that's done , can resign and start boasting !!

Dangbh, welcome aboard the oldies bandwagon!
I know what you mean about feeling as if you know people already from the forum, will be great to meet everybody in person.

[clemette]

whisper - probably best not to ask me about sleep. My two think sleep is for the weak

[clemette]

My last exam group sat their last exam today. The head teacher came up to me and said "today was the last really important day of your teaching career; you can coast now."
Just four essays to write for my NCT Diploma now.

[berendine]

I can also not WAIT! I must say, I am still waiting for an email or letter saying, sorry we've made a mistake. I really did not expect to get in. I started a PhD last year and applied for medicine just to go through the process so it will be easier when I reapply after I finish my PhD. I will therefore be spending the next few months trying to write my first year up as a M.Sc and training the next poor person taking over my project. Mortgage was approved for a house near the hospital this week, so it is all becoming a reality now. Wish I was there already!

Looking forward to meeting you all in September. It seems like we are going to be a very diverse group of people. Can't wait!

Berendine xxx

[Martigan]

I saw one of those hospital documentaries a few weeks ago, think it was about how binge drinkers are affecting the NHS. The drunk woman came into A&E, in quite a bad way after being run over. One of the doctors was supposed to give her ketamine, but got the dose wrong and gave her 10 times too much. She had 2 cardiac arrests, but survived...

I saw that too. The mistake was made by one of the nurses who misunderstood/misheard the dose. However making a mistake like that is what scares me a lot too.

[clemette]

Place confirmed today (phew) - over excitement is getting worse...