As a senior in high school soon going out into the real world and exploring different career options, it is vital that I get some idea of what my potential career option would be like. This past week, I have Interviewed Ms. Sokhak Chan, a registered nurse, to get information on her experience and advice for future nurses. I asked various questions that I personally wanted to know that would help me significantly in the future. This interview has opened my eyes about the medical field and what they expect in an employee.
As I interviewed Ms. Chan, I realized how much skill you need to have in order to satisfy a patients needs. When it comes to a patient crashing, Ms. Chan stated, ¨you have to be quick on your feet and have quick thinking as
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What's the most valuable lesson you've learned about this career your job or life in general ?
Never take life for granted.
Can you describe a typical day at your job? A typical day at my job would be coming in with two patients on the vent. One patient will probably have 5 different drips going and the other patient probably the same, giving meds doing assessments, turning the patient every 2 hours so that they don't decline, checking mental status every hour, communicating with the provider to see if something is abnormal and going to CTS or MRIs in the middle of the night with a patient who is in critical condition.
What type of Education and Training would you recommend for someone just starting out in this career or for someone who wanted your job?
I would recommend for someone who is not ready to do or commit to a 4-year University, to go to a two-year College that offers a degree in nursing and once you graduate, get a job so you can go back and if you want to, go online to get your Master's and go higher from there.
What's the most important advice you have for someone just starting out in this career?
Never doubt yourself and don't let anybody tell you that you are incapable of being a nurse or whatever you want to be in