Hello everyone! Sorry I have been a bit slack but have been writing my journal on my laptop which has now decided not to switch on, so I have for the time being lost everything!! Not good. I went away last week on the magic bus which is a tour bus with commentary plus regular stops at places of interest, which is a very easy way to travel.  Day 1 Wellington-NelsonI was getting on the bus in Nelson so I left Wellington last Saturday morning and got the interi...

As you can see I am getting a bit lax on the old journal entries, sorry anyone who is still reading!! The reason is that I have been in the ED (thats' what an elective is remember, not all about jumping out of planes!) In a PMS style reflection; I really have enjoyed my placement here. I have met some wonderful people who work in the ED as well as amazing patients who are so understanding and keen for me to learn from them. As the weeks have gone on my respo...

So back to work, that is why I'm here after all! This week has had its highs and lows in ED. Some days I get to do a lot and some nothing, it all depends. My best day by far was yesterday, I was on with a female consultant I hadn't met before (just goes to show how many staff they have in one department here!) was really good, she would tell me when there was something worth seeing, which made a change from being ignored. It was paeds day in the ED with lot...

Afternoon all, Another busy day in ED with more good cases (Swollen joints, abdo pain.....etc). Also flooding under control in flat, thank goodness!! This was just a quick note as I need to go and book a rental car for the weekend. A few of us are going to Lake Taupo which is in the middle of the North Island to do a few adventure type things!! EEEK! And that is after we've driven 4 hours there!! We're going to celebrate my 26th :( in style!! Probably a...

Hello All, I haven't written in my journal for a few days so I thought I would fill you in into what's been going on. Last time I wrote to you was Saturday. Sunday, we went to watch a rugby match between the Wellington Lions play Tasman. We went to the WestPac stadium which is build on reclaimed land several mile out of the town centre. We met a season ticket holder in the queue who sold us 3 $50 tickets for $10 each and in a much better location than the $2...