My Clinical Experience
Introduction As I make my way through nursing school I have had many eye opener moments, as well as many a-ha moments. The classroom and clinical setting has advance my perception of nursing in general. As I read and practice on the floor I imagine myself one day working on my own as a Registered Nurse giving medical attention to the ones who seek it. There are so many personal reasons that becoming a nurse has always been my dream; due to so many family members of mine being diagnosed with so many diseases that took them away from me early. As a little girl growing up, I watched my grandfather go through cancer. On so many different days he would come back home sick from radiation and chemotherapy. He would be too weak to even feed himself
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or go to the bathroom. Then, after his passing, my grandmother fell ill to dementia and Alzheimers. I watched how my mother tried to take care of her and the toll it took on the family and especially her since she was my grandmother's only daughter. Once my mother was able to get help from outside sources to help take care of my grandmother and seeing the home health care nurse come in and make my grandmother comfortable while also giving my mother a break; I knew then my calling. The nurse made sure my grandmother had the proper equipment, and ensured that my mother knew how to properly work the device. Watching all my loves ones go through the suffering from these illnesses and diseases inspire me every day to be the best person and the nurse that I can possibly be. The impact that this nurse had on my life was truly amazing. She was the type of person and nurse that was always thinking ahead of the things that she could possibly do to make sure not only that my grandmother and mother were ok; but my sister and I was well too. She made care plans for my mother to follow as well as the other staff members that were on the assignment. She took the time to show us how to help feed my grandmother and told us how important it was for us to sit and talk to her and to show her love and compassion; even though at times it seemed as though she was in another place. Our home health care nurse was friendly, compassionate, and simply amazing. The way she cared about not just my grandmother, but my grandmother's family and our well-being, showed me what a real nurse is all about. My mother and this home health care nurse inspired me to seek a career in nursing. Although, nursing requires special training and a lot of commitment, I realized that nursing is the right occupation for me.
What Nursing Means to Me Nursing, as an integral part of the health care system, encompasses the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and care of physically ill, mentally ill, and disabled people of all ages, in all health care and other community settings (Definition of Nursing, 2017). All of this speaks value of what nursing meanings to me. Nursing means to me being a listening ear and actively listening to the client voice their concerns. Its means helping but a smile on someone face. Nursing to me means gaining trust from complete strangers and showing them the utter most compassion when they are in my care. It also means that I will keep my education up to date and remain accountable of all of my actions and practice within my scope. To me nursing is a privilege and I am overwhelmed to have the opportunity to make one of my dreams a reality. Becoming a Registered Nurse offers many learning opportunities. This career is diverse and for me this means many different doors opening.
My Beliefs and Feelings I believe that being able to have hands on nursing experience as well as the academic education will make me a well built nurse.
One of my beliefs is that with this experience it has shown me how to engage with clients and my team members (nursing students). I feel like I am able to problem solve and think fast on my feet when put into situations that require a quick response. The nursing courses that I have completed this far at Forsyth Technical Community College is helping me to build a stable, strong foundation as a future nursing graduate. While in nursing school I have learned a new way of thinking. No two situations will be the same because each individual is different. I feel that I will be a great nurse who is easy to approach and continuously show my gratitude towards my clients. With this nursing education and clinical that I am experiencing has shown me how to be more patient and more caring not only for the patients but to my teachers, fellow students, and study buddies as well. Nursing has taught me that we all are one and no matter what culture, religion, or belief that one individual may have; that we are all in this together; which is ultimately human kind. I know that I still have so much to learn and that I can do that through experience.
My Career Goals It is my goal to immediately obtain my bachelor degree in nursing as soon as I graduate with my Associate degree in nursing. It is my desire to work as an educator in my future, after gaining some years of experience on the floor as a Registered Nurse. In the mean time I would love to work as a neonatal nurse. I love babies. They are the most purest, precious part of life, and it would be hard not to give them the up most care.
Conclusion Furthermore, nursing is my destination and calling. I look forward to gaining all the knowledge that the instructors are willing to offer me and accept the practice for the patients who let me practice my nursing skilling. Therefore, I will continue my education and accomplish every goal I set forth.
or go to the bathroom. Then, after his passing, my grandmother fell ill to dementia and Alzheimers. I watched how my mother tried to take care of her and the toll it took on the family and especially her since she was my grandmother's only daughter. Once my mother was able to get help from outside sources to help take care of my grandmother and seeing the home health care nurse come in and make my grandmother comfortable while also giving my mother a break; I knew then my calling. The nurse made sure my grandmother had the proper equipment, and ensured that my mother knew how to properly work the device. Watching all my loves ones go through the suffering from these illnesses and diseases inspire me every day to be the best person and the nurse that I can possibly be. The impact that this nurse had on my life was truly amazing. She was the type of person and nurse that was always thinking ahead of the things that she could possibly do to make sure not only that my grandmother and mother were ok; but my sister and I was well too. She made care plans for my mother to follow as well as the other staff members that were on the assignment. She took the time to show us how to help feed my grandmother and told us how important it was for us to sit and talk to her and to show her love and compassion; even though at times it seemed as though she was in another place. Our home health care nurse was friendly, compassionate, and simply amazing. The way she cared about not just my grandmother, but my grandmother's family and our well-being, showed me what a real nurse is all about. My mother and this home health care nurse inspired me to seek a career in nursing. Although, nursing requires special training and a lot of commitment, I realized that nursing is the right occupation for me.
What Nursing Means to Me Nursing, as an integral part of the health care system, encompasses the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and care of physically ill, mentally ill, and disabled people of all ages, in all health care and other community settings (Definition of Nursing, 2017). All of this speaks value of what nursing meanings to me. Nursing means to me being a listening ear and actively listening to the client voice their concerns. Its means helping but a smile on someone face. Nursing to me means gaining trust from complete strangers and showing them the utter most compassion when they are in my care. It also means that I will keep my education up to date and remain accountable of all of my actions and practice within my scope. To me nursing is a privilege and I am overwhelmed to have the opportunity to make one of my dreams a reality. Becoming a Registered Nurse offers many learning opportunities. This career is diverse and for me this means many different doors opening.
My Beliefs and Feelings I believe that being able to have hands on nursing experience as well as the academic education will make me a well built nurse.
One of my beliefs is that with this experience it has shown me how to engage with clients and my team members (nursing students). I feel like I am able to problem solve and think fast on my feet when put into situations that require a quick response. The nursing courses that I have completed this far at Forsyth Technical Community College is helping me to build a stable, strong foundation as a future nursing graduate. While in nursing school I have learned a new way of thinking. No two situations will be the same because each individual is different. I feel that I will be a great nurse who is easy to approach and continuously show my gratitude towards my clients. With this nursing education and clinical that I am experiencing has shown me how to be more patient and more caring not only for the patients but to my teachers, fellow students, and study buddies as well. Nursing has taught me that we all are one and no matter what culture, religion, or belief that one individual may have; that we are all in this together; which is ultimately human kind. I know that I still have so much to learn and that I can do that through experience.
My Career Goals It is my goal to immediately obtain my bachelor degree in nursing as soon as I graduate with my Associate degree in nursing. It is my desire to work as an educator in my future, after gaining some years of experience on the floor as a Registered Nurse. In the mean time I would love to work as a neonatal nurse. I love babies. They are the most purest, precious part of life, and it would be hard not to give them the up most care.
Conclusion Furthermore, nursing is my destination and calling. I look forward to gaining all the knowledge that the instructors are willing to offer me and accept the practice for the patients who let me practice my nursing skilling. Therefore, I will continue my education and accomplish every goal I set forth.