First day of volunteering...
OK this is going to be within reason of confidentially (of course). I couldn't really tell you any names if I had dynamite strapped on me. hahha! Anyhoo here was my first day of volunteering....
I arrived (and free parked) around 8am this morning and of course there are no close parking places but oh well. Got in and watched a movie about the machine that I was being trained on (electrode placement, ear cup placement, bla bla bla). Met up with Jill and Glenn and talked a little on what is going to happen. Today was mostly observation but I did get a chance to hook up the baby (OMG are they cute!) and do some testing. I am not 100% sure of being on my own yet but this is only my first day. So much to soak in!
Before going in, I decided to wear one of my wigs since my alopecia is really bad. I didn't want to freak out parents or whoever. Plus I would concentrate more on what to do than wondering who is looking at me. With that being said, I got my photo ID with my first wig I did buy.
Not a flattering picture but this is also not my hospital ID either (whew!). ok back to this experience...
So I went into a couple of different types of rooms... from NICU to birthing rooms. It was pretty intimidating with all the information my two trainers gave but I figure I can handle ITP at OCC, I can handle anything! :) I also found out that volunteers get a free lunch if they work over 3 hours. BONUS! But overall, very different atmosphere but the people were really friendly.
I arrived (and free parked) around 8am this morning and of course there are no close parking places but oh well. Got in and watched a movie about the machine that I was being trained on (electrode placement, ear cup placement, bla bla bla). Met up with Jill and Glenn and talked a little on what is going to happen. Today was mostly observation but I did get a chance to hook up the baby (OMG are they cute!) and do some testing. I am not 100% sure of being on my own yet but this is only my first day. So much to soak in!
Before going in, I decided to wear one of my wigs since my alopecia is really bad. I didn't want to freak out parents or whoever. Plus I would concentrate more on what to do than wondering who is looking at me. With that being said, I got my photo ID with my first wig I did buy.
So I went into a couple of different types of rooms... from NICU to birthing rooms. It was pretty intimidating with all the information my two trainers gave but I figure I can handle ITP at OCC, I can handle anything! :) I also found out that volunteers get a free lunch if they work over 3 hours. BONUS! But overall, very different atmosphere but the people were really friendly.
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