So I threw up on a patient's bed...

Not the best start of the year was it..? Only 2 days back into placement and I have already labelled myself the "Idiot" with my actions..I really pity myself and the fact I am starting to hate Nursing. Not that I should let this slip, but the Wards are nothing but a political Battlefield it seems. Too much Power Struggle and in Fighting.It makes me Sad.. That and Stories including: this and that. Anyway, I managed to contact a bug called "The Nora Virus.

It is a awful thing that made me vomit up by a patient. I was not happy, especially as the poor patient was trying to comfort me. Ran into the bathroom and vomitted up some more..that is when the Nurses decided to let me go home. It was awful.Went to A and E who said there was nothing I could do but go home, drink fluids and rest.

What are the Symptoms?

The main symptoms of norwalk virus infection are diarrhoea; stomach pain and vomiting for 24 to 48 hours. An infected person may also suffer from abdominal pain, headache and a low grade fever. (

Is the Illness Contagious and How is it Spread?

Norwalk virus is highly contagious. It's spread in a number of ways: through contaminated food and water, by contact with objects touched by infected people and contact with infected people.

Seriously HATE being a Nurse-in Training Sometimes!

Poor John. He came to collect me so we ould go for a meal, and ended up having to drive me home and duck when I continued to vomit walking home. It was not the best day.. .................................. I am now laying in bed feeling sorry for myself. Not only have I wasted the day sleeping and being ill, I also tried to quit the Course...My tutors convinced me it was a bad idea and so I am forced to stay on at Kingston. Goddess help me please..

Hmm, on the plus Side..Rosie and Tom love kept me going insane on MSN, though we did love up Rolo a bit to much...



Love in the insane Group..Wooh hoo..Guess who is who..?