At the beginning of the semester, I’ve only had a few concentrated experiences with older adults, from volunteering at an assisted living facility to my own grandparents. I wasn’t particularly interested in Gerontology, but I went into the class with the mindset of openness to learn. I’ve noticed a lot of misconceptions about this population … [Read more…]
One of the hardest things about asking for help is feeling like you are undeserving of that help. Many people feel like their pride stopped them from reaching out and asking for help that they desperately need. There are also factors such as stigma and feelings of weakness that hinder people from reaching out to … [Read more…]
I was pleasantly surprised that within the two new graduates we met on the presentation day, they had two varying different paths. Usually in nursing school they inadvertently guide you towards a more bedside focused career path, especially as a new grade. One of the new grads after working for a couple of months on … [Read more…]
The CripTonight performance was a very eye opening experience for me that prompted a lot of discussion with my peers after. I was surprised that the guest speakers had multitudes of instances of having physical barriers when it comes to getting seen in the doctor’s office where they have been a patient for many years. … [Read more…]
Prior to the Needle Exchange Program presentation I had preconceived notions that the people they serve take advantage and abuse the program. I wasn’t fully aware of what the program provides and had the initial understanding that they were just giving them full use to take drugs. Unfortunately, growing up, there was definitely a very … [Read more…]
For my community partnership I will be working with SPUR Clinics which works with new people who are coming to Maine seeking preliminary healthcare checkups and vaccines. As an immigrant and a relatively new Mainer I have a sense of the difficulty when it comes to getting seen, finding a provider and overall managing your … [Read more…]
One of the most meaningful and impactful gifts a nurse can provide a patient is a simple conversation. It might be less skill based than usual nursing tasks, such as setting up IV drips, inserting an NG tube or providing wound care, but still just as important. I met this patient during one of my … [Read more…]
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…]
