Just finished our first week of clinicals!! We were able to share some knowledge about wound care, respiratory illnesses, and blood pressure with the local villages. The community of Bolgatanga and staff at the clinics were all kind, intelligent, and receptive. We are grateful to have been able learn so much from the wonderful people of Bolgatanga.
After clinicals each day, activities ranged from a well deserved nap to exploring Bolgatanga’s restaurants, shops, and markets. Every three days Bolgatanga has a street market that is PACKED with venders side by side, selling everything you can imagine. This is no ordinary market though, this thing felt like it went on for miles!! Luckily, our driver and personal hero, Charles, was kind enough to show us the ropes and how to successfully navigate the market. We came out with a variety of yummy fruit, appreciation for personal space, and a tad sweaty. We would definitely like to attend the market again.
This upcoming week, we plan to switch clinical sites, visit a traditional medicinal shop, and tour the regional hospital. So yeah, you can say we are all pretty excited!
In addition, we all picked out our favorite fabrics from a local shop and are having custom outfits made! Measurements were taken, and doodling of ideas occurred. The outfits are currently being made and hope to be in some time next week!
As a part of our evening routine, we regularly have an intense game of cards, uno, fish bowl, and phase 10 while sharing a large pizza from the hotel. We have probably eaten our weight in carbs on this trip, but who’s counting. This is a great time to unwind and get to know our professors and the other nursing students.
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Sydney and Bethany are spending the Summer 2018 term in Ghana with our U of A Faculty-Led: Community Health Nursing program.
Read more from Sydney & Bethany and the Nursing program in Ghana at https://arkansasnursingscrubsinghana.blog/
Don't miss your opportunity to study or intern abroad! Start your search at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/search/
Sydney and Bethany are spending the Summer 2018 term in Ghana with our U of A Faculty-Led: Community Health Nursing program.
Read more from Sydney & Bethany and the Nursing program in Ghana at https://arkansasnursingscrubsinghana.blog/
Don't miss your opportunity to study or intern abroad! Start your search at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/search/
