As I progress through the program, I learn more and more about the scope of practice nurses have a responsibility in. At the heart of this career, is patient centered care. Throughout the course, it was emphasized and drilled into our heads that we must remember that our patients needs are the priority. Being able … [Read more…]
One chapter that stood out to me in Theresa Brown’s Critical Care is Chapter 9: Switch. In this chapter, she deals with coworkers who are less than kind to her and makes her work life miserable, making her dread to come into work. Overall, the environment on her floor was not ideal with the constant … [Read more…]
In a professional setting, nurses are expected to do numerous amount of tasks without the expectation of gratitude from their patients. However, when you receive a simple “thank you” from the people you’ve tirelessly worked to take care of, it can be extremely motivating and satisfying. It can help make a nurse feel like their … [Read more…]
When I think of a nurse, I personally think of a real life superhero. Even though nurses can’t fly, shoot lazers out of their eyes, or move things with their mind, nurses are critical in keeping our society safe. As cliche as it is, I would like to be the kind of nurse that inspires … [Read more…]
