First day

Dear Folks:

The intention was that we were to be picked up at 800 and we were to have breakfast together with Justin but CHUK driver suddenly appeared at 715, and there were at least 2 hair disasters, as one fried hair dryer and several people did not eat breakfast-Loiuse is bitter. She also missed lunch but drank a cup of tea thanks to Perpetua who is the head of nursing. Lousie is doing fine now thanks to a large beer and snacks.

So Lynn and Lousie are inspired and fell in love with Perpetua and Antoinette, who took them on a full tour of the hospital, and gave them their job for the month which is to do lectures and help with the development of pain policies and guidelines. This also includes giving lectures to nurses on every floor, as well as making sure that the policies are implemented and do rounds with the patients.

Justin and Jennifer took off for an all day teaching session. Thank god for Justin who perceptively was able to see when I was talking above their heads and bring it down to earth for them, as well as Paulin who sat in on the lectures and explained some of the concepts in French. Justin has had some challenging experiences the first week, so we are glad to be able to support each other. He also has managed to keep track of my sweater and my umbrella, as well as find me some bandaids for an impending blister on the heel.!!

We tried to do as non didactic lectures as possible so did an airway scenario and had the resident do a history, physical and discuss the options for airway management, as well as 3 cardiac cases. There is so much to cover, but I think they really appreciated the day.

Wonderful to see everyone again. Paulin and I had lunch together at Kariboo..

Here are a few picks of the ladies relaxing,

Love Jennifer