Thick Skin

My expectations of this coming placement at the spinal unit at RPH are that I'm about to go through a steep learning process of the physicality's of spinal injuries, and the personal and emotional aspect of dealing with those particular patients. I'm unsure as to which level I'll be seeing the patients eg acute stage, stabilised etc, but hope to see a mix for the obvious learning opportunities. I'm expecting there will be plenty of patient transfers and some valuable cardio treatments. 

My biggest concern is obviously the personal side of the placement, and it will no doubt be confronting, but I dont think anything can prepare me for that other than being there, and experiencing it first hand. I think there'll be some debriefing and an adjustment stage, but I'm fortunate that I'm on placement with a good colleague and friend. I'm really looking forward to how much I'll learn and experience from this placement. I'm sure my posts wont continue to be so upbeat, but hope to keep it all in perspective.