Clinical Week I

First week of clinical – two days of orientation to procedures and protocols, charting methods, and the numerous floors and care units throughout the hospital, including NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), ICU and ortho.

The dietitians’ office is small and swarming with RDs and diet techs, but it’s cozy and the respect and camaraderie between everyone is apparent. Most of the RDs have been here for more than 20 years. It’s hard to believe that in a mere two months I will be competent enough to be in charge of my own floor for two weeks…