IT Deparment is important everywhere!!
Helecopter delivering water to the mountain fire
Duke MSN student after a hard week of work!
Our Jamaican Dining Table
Finally Friday…
What a busy week we have had. We are both physically and mentally exhausted trying to take it all in. The sights, sounds, smells, experiences and essence of the week are rolling through our minds and we wish we could share everything more vividly.
It is hard to believe we have been here a week. Everyone has been so wonderful and we are very comfortable here. We are so thankful for this opportunity and look forward to more Duke Students following us.
Christina spent her first day on the wards today. She was at a local Children’s Hospital. Yes, pediatrics. She is definitely coloring our side the lines and truly enjoyed the children. The babies here are so beautiful. The hospital is located next to the local stadium where they are now playing Cricket. The local people are very excited about Cricket and being the sports fans that we are, we hope to learn more about it.
Cindy was on the ward at the local public hospital and enjoyed learning of the aspects of care in that area. Basic nursing care is very similar but these students have many more obstacles than we are accustomed to. It is very different to be in a hospital and feel the tropical breeze blowing through the windows. Thus, the first step in a dressing change must be to close the windows and turn off all fans.
We made our first visit to a local super market last evening yet, had to limit our purchases since we would be walking back to our Flat from the bus. We were progressing o.k. until we passed the fruits and “veggies”. We wanted to try one of everything. We actually purchased a Jamaican cookbook so we plan to try a few new dishes this weekend. We will let you know how that turns out.
The weather is still beautiful but it is extremely dry. As we were riding the bus back last evening we saw the fire on the mountainside and could smell the smoke even this morning. The helicopter flew overhead as we walked to campus this morning hauling water from the local reservoir to the fire. The mountain looks better this afternoon but please pray we get some rain soon. Yet as a wise sage has said “the Lord will provide it when we really need it”.
Have a good weekend.
What a busy week we have had. We are both physically and mentally exhausted trying to take it all in. The sights, sounds, smells, experiences and essence of the week are rolling through our minds and we wish we could share everything more vividly.
It is hard to believe we have been here a week. Everyone has been so wonderful and we are very comfortable here. We are so thankful for this opportunity and look forward to more Duke Students following us.
Christina spent her first day on the wards today. She was at a local Children’s Hospital. Yes, pediatrics. She is definitely coloring our side the lines and truly enjoyed the children. The babies here are so beautiful. The hospital is located next to the local stadium where they are now playing Cricket. The local people are very excited about Cricket and being the sports fans that we are, we hope to learn more about it.
Cindy was on the ward at the local public hospital and enjoyed learning of the aspects of care in that area. Basic nursing care is very similar but these students have many more obstacles than we are accustomed to. It is very different to be in a hospital and feel the tropical breeze blowing through the windows. Thus, the first step in a dressing change must be to close the windows and turn off all fans.
We made our first visit to a local super market last evening yet, had to limit our purchases since we would be walking back to our Flat from the bus. We were progressing o.k. until we passed the fruits and “veggies”. We wanted to try one of everything. We actually purchased a Jamaican cookbook so we plan to try a few new dishes this weekend. We will let you know how that turns out.
The weather is still beautiful but it is extremely dry. As we were riding the bus back last evening we saw the fire on the mountainside and could smell the smoke even this morning. The helicopter flew overhead as we walked to campus this morning hauling water from the local reservoir to the fire. The mountain looks better this afternoon but please pray we get some rain soon. Yet as a wise sage has said “the Lord will provide it when we really need it”.
Have a good weekend.
Christina and Cindy,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are both adapting very creatively to your surroundings and the tasks at hand. What kind of resources are available for preparing your lectures? Do you get a template from your preceptors or just do the entire lecture on your own?
I hope I can be as creative in Tanzania next month!
Miss you both,
Jen
Cindy and Christina,
ReplyDeleteWow! You have packed a lot into one week - no wonder you are exhausted. I love how you are delving right into the culture - a cookbook, eh? Let us know about your yummy meals!
Good luck in your second week. We're happy to hear all is going well.
Susan