Practice Life

Re: Practice Life

Sal the 1st — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:19:33 GMT

I know most people will probably think this is basic but its the basic stuff that gets overlooked - find out as much as you can about the practice before you get there and also the surrounding area - and if it is a bit isolated and away from anywhere you can buy food on your lunchbreak then take a packed lunch, make sure you do take a lunchbreak and make sure you do eat something.

Get into the habit of taking care of yourself and making sure you are in the best condition to survive the day from the very start.

Re: Practice Life

Tracy Windler RVN — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:09:17 GMT

I always make sure I have a pair of curved, blunt scissors, loads of pens and a notebook in my pocket.

Listen to how people answer the phone and don't be afraid to answer it if it rings (perhaps check with your supervisor if this is ok), but usually if a place is busy, they'll just be glad someone answered. As long as you can say "just hold on one minute and I find out for you bla bla bla", it will be fine!

As a locum, I find if I have nothing to do, then find something to clean! It passes the time and makes you look very keen!

Re: Practice Life

paula morgan — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:40:17 GMT

A diary to take notes of what and whens and to make any plans, and muck in and help out with everyone else x hard copy of NPL to plan what they can do with their coach and highlighters to mark stuff off on NPL, makes it much easier to see where your at x

Re: Practice Life

Laura James — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:47:58 GMT

A list of who to contact in the practice or university if they have any problems.

Also, tell them to take a small notepad to put in their pocket so they can jot down anything they want/need to know within the practice