I've just begun the first module of what will hopefully become a Masters in Palliative Care. I've studied at this level before, mainly on leadership, but never found a course that 'fitted' me (I couldn't justify this one before) so I'm starting from the beginning. This module is Advanced History taking (to be shortly followed by Non Medical Prescribing - as in prescribing for anyone who isn't a doctor) as these are the ones work want me to be able to do for the job. And I'm enjoying it but its 'challenging'. Its detailed science, anatomy and physiology, which I haven't done for years -for example today I was learning how to examine the Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose and throat, including learning the names and numbers of the 12 cranial nerves as well as how to test for them and what an abnormality might mean. My extra challenge (as the one children's nurse) is that I have to know the adult stuff (which is taught) and the children's too! My brain hurts!!!!! But its going to be good, and really useful to children and families - which makes it all worthwhile :)
And I am enjoying my job. Sooooo much less stress, challenging establishing the role in house and out in the community, trying to both value the expertise of everyone I'm working with whilst at the same time help them to realise they need this new role! Every day is different :) Nice mix of clinical and service development stuff which I enjoy. Of course there is some politics, mainly around personalities but its all fine.
Better go learn those nerves......
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