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CHILDREN’S NURSING ELECTIVE. EVELINA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL JO POOLE. Where did I do it? . Evelina children’s hospital Part of Guys and S t. Thomas Hospital Opened 2005 Cardiac ward HDU beds Congenital conditions . Why did I do it?. Links with Bristol children’s hospital
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CHILDREN’S NURSING ELECTIVE EVELINA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL JO POOLE
Where did I do it? • Evelina children’s hospital • Part of Guys and St. Thomas Hospital • Opened 2005 • Cardiac ward • HDU beds • Congenital conditions
Why did I do it? • Links with Bristol children’s hospital • Interest in Cardiac conditions • Chance for another acute placement • Opportunity to work in a different environment • Cultural diversity • Trial run – potential place to work. • Making connections
How did I do it? Organisation Practicalities Accommodation Travel University work Returning to placement • With placement • application • Their expectations • Uniform • Uni reference and immunisation proof • With University • Meet representative early • Application form • RCN membership-insurance
What did I gain? • Independence • Taking my own patients • Different expectations of me • New clinical skills • Chance to see cardiac operation • Changing dressings • Different medications • An exciting addition to my CV. • Enjoyment!