Power Of Nursing Research Paper

Cheyenne Walker
Mrs. Williams B1
13, October 2010
The Power of Nursing “When you are a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours” (Author Unknown). Growing up I always had some interest in nursing but the past two years have removed all doubt that this occupation is meant for me. I find this field extremely interesting and believe that it is the perfect job for me. Between seeing my dad in the intensive care unit and being enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class, I have been exposed to countless nursing practices and have been able to see the impact a nurse can have on a person’s life on the first hand. I want to have a chance to have an impression on another person and make a positive
He had to be placed in an induced coma. The night before, while on his way home from work, he was involved in a horrific motorcycle crash and his rib lacerated his liver. In order for his liver to heal, he was placed in an induced coma and was unconscious for a little over a month. Going into his hospital room and seeing my dad in a coma was the worst moment of my life. I will always remember how lifeless and helpless he looked. He looked lifeless; he was as white as a ghost and felt as cold as an ice cube. One thing I remember from my experience there was how friendly and caring the nurses were. That is when I knew I truly wanted to become a nurse. It was so bolstering to see how much the nurses helped me and my family during this difficult time. The nurses would explain each medical procedure they did and how it would help my father. I felt like the nurses went out of their way to make me understand why he had every tube and needle in him. This helped me decide I want to be able to care for people during difficult
Even after a few weeks, the class has taught me so much about being a nurse. Learning to care for the elderly at the nursing home has taught me to have more respect for senior citizens. It was a real eye opener to see how difficult it can be to get old. Some of the residents in the nursing room are very coherent; they just cannot do things for themselves, an example of this would be eating and bathing. I can only imagine how frustrating that would be, having to count on others to help you with daily tasks. Probably the most beneficial lesson the CNA class has taught me is hard work is worth the effort. I’ve learned that most things in life are going to be difficult at times, but if you look past the hard work, life can be exceptionally rewarding. Last week while giving a blind man a bed bath, I was having a tough time because he was hitting and not cooperating. I was getting frustrated and wanted to quit; when I finally finished, he said “thanks”. This was very rewarding because I knew that my work was being appreciated by