I was very grateful for my job. It was the way I payed my mortgage, put food on the table, and afforded somewhat of a comfortable life, but it was time to go.
Today, I can officially say that I am nursing student. This first week I was a nervous, excited, and overwhelmed. Walking into lecture, I felt comforted seeing a wide age range of students. There's something about diversity that makes me feel relaxed. The instructors are all Registered Nurses, with teaching accreditation. Love that. Some of them are even graduates of the school.
Our first assignment on the floor was about Professional Communication. My first patient was talkative which made it easy for me. We asked the patient a few questions and observed their verbal & nonverbal response. We also had to be aware of our personal contributions to the conversation (appearance, body language, tone, etc.) and how that plays a role in communicating. Being an introvert, I didn't realize how many people simply long for someone to talk to, even if it's a complete stranger.
This is just the beginning and I have a lot to learn, but I'm also grateful for this opportunity and plan on making the most of it.
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My mom is a nurse retiree and I only wish she had kept a journal of her experiences. ( but also keeping HIPPA in mind) It's such an important story: Finding your calling. So many will be inspired by you.
Congratulations.
I've seen a few other blogs by others in the medical profession that I have been so inspiring. I'm hope when I'm able to look back at this blog myself, it can remember how far I've come. As for now, I'll just share my journey keeping HIPPA in mind :-)
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ReplyDeleteYour first week of nursing school is a significant milestone. It marks the beginning of an impactful journey towards a noble profession. Is Intel Core Embrace the challenges and learning opportunities ahead in week.
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