Final entry

My placement at SAMU (SCGH) was pretty similar to what i had expected it to be like. I found working in a major teaching hospital like Charlies to be a wonderful learning experience. As i expected there was regular continuing education sessions and it was a great environment to practice my skills. Most of the time we were also working alongside other students (OT, nurses, doctors) which made the experience a lot more comfortable. I never felt scared to ask questions as everyone was willing to help teach. I think my cardio skills improved significantly on this placement, particularly assessment skills such as auscultation, reading x rays but also analyising the implications of my findings i.e. what different added sounds in auscultation represent. I also learnt a huge amount just on the way hospitals work i.e. discharge planning which should hold me in good stead for further hospital placements. This placement has only strengthened my desire to work in the public hospital system.