As a medical assistant, I could be asked to instruct a patient to give a mainstream specimen. As my job, I would make sure I had a sterile container with lid and label ready, antiseptic wipes and the patient record ready. I would call the patient back into the office, asking the patient her name and DOB. After verifying that, I would record the information on the label on the container. Then I would explain to the patient what she needs to do to get a clean accurate sample.
Today, I mainly collaborated with my nurse preceptor and the CNA. I was so excited and pleased to say that my preceptor allowed me to do almost every nursing task and he would assist me whenever needed. Adam and I worked together and efficiently by assisting one another in performing assessments. For example, I would perform vitals and respiratory exams while he performed the cardiovascular exams, then we would each chart our own findings. Also, I was able to prepare all of my clients’ medications and administer them independently; however, although I performed the three rights and six checks while passing medications I would still have him double check everything before administering them just to be safe, especially with medications that I was not familiar with.
After nearly losing my eye, nearly having my veins and arteries give out, and watching my father become unresponsive, I knew that I wanted to go into the medical field. This became a part of my very being, I strove and strive to learn as much about first aid and treatments as I am able. As it came time for me to think on a career path I was forced to think about the logistics of college pricing and efficiency; I decided on going through an EMT course, attempting to get a job to pay for the rest of my schooling as a nurse or search and rescue
On my second day of clinical rotation, I was assigned to postpartum floor. I followed my Nurse everywhere she went as well as observed what she was doing. Every patient she was taking care of, she let me do the assessment on the newborn and on the mother. She would show me how to check the fundus, the peripad for locia, and to check on any sign of bleeding.
It is hard for me to toot my own horn but I believe I am exceptional because, in addition to the usual applicant assets of intelligence, aptitude, drive, and experience, I seek and embody diversity, I am highly empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others, I am an Eagle Scout who embodies Scouting’s values, I have significant clinical experience, and I speak fluent Japanese. On the above, I do not just talk the talk, I walk the walk. I will be a great doctor because of the above and because I deeply want to serve. It is a calling and not just an occupation for me.
The nurse’s rewarding work environment, along with the fast pace, rhythm of the unit made me fall in love with the nursing career. Witnessing nurses as educators for the family unit regarding treatment of current chronic conditions and disease prevention led me to the
Description of Event During one of my first weeks of clinical placement at The George Hull Centre, I experienced a significant situation which required me to reflect on my practice as a community health nurse. To begin, this situation started when I noticed a mother having difficulty calming down her crying child. After seeing this, I decided to go over and determine why the child was hysterical, When I kneeled down beside the screaming child, I asked in a calm voice “what is going on buddy, why the tears?” After saying this, the mother responded that her son is upset about sharing his toys. Once I heard this, I tried redirecting the child’s attention to another activity to calm him down, a technique I learned from my positive discipline
Firstborns tend to feel responsible for other people, projects, or the world at large according to a book titled Do You Know Who You Are? Flipping through the 200 page book I realized I don’t know myself entirely but one thing I do know is my interest in the medical field. There wasn’t one particular day I woke up and realized I had an interest in the medical field, it all happened within a year span. Always being the quiet person in class I deprived myself from many experiences.
The sixth quarter of the program, plenty more of exciting things to learn. Because in nursing, there are so many areas I can enjoy and fit in. I am very excited about this quarter even things get, though. I had a great experience last week, and I learned different things. It was interesting when I listened to the therapist while she was asking questions about stress management.
Five years ago, when I just got on the floor as a new charge nurse it was very difficult to deal with one of the nurses who had more than twelve-years of experience in this facility. I was a little overwhelmed by all the information that was thrown over me at the beginning. In first week, I talked to almost everybody and listened to their concerns and suggestions, except the experience nurse (Ana) who never came to my office and skipped talking when I tried to talk to her in nursing station telling excuses that she is so busy. I accepted that, but week later I tried again starting a conversation in the brake room, but she simply ignored me. Another week after, I heard gossiping that she was talking to one of the co-workers about my no experience
Driving Ninety mile per hour trying to get to clinicals as fast as I could, my mind was racing just as fast. How could I forget the time of my first clinical? I have never been late to clinicals! And of course I will now get a clinical unsatisfactory, and I just blew my chance at extra credit opportunities for the whole semester? What was I thinking?
If, in the judgment of my physician, my death is imminent within minutes to hours, even with the use of all available medical treatment provided within the prevailing standard of care, I acknowledge that all treatments may be withheld or removed except those needed to maintain my comfort. This directive will remain in effect until I revoke it. No other person may do so. Additional Requests: 1.
At the beginning of my clinical placement I felt unsure of my role and how much charge I could take when interacting with the other professionals in the classroom. However, as the year progressed and I developed relationships with my colleagues, I felt more comfortable engaging in communication. If there was general discussion about changes the teacher wanted to make to the class routine I provided suggestions, and if I was unsure about the effectiveness of something, I was able to initiate discussion about how to proceed with the topic. Furthermore, I was able to practice my professional communication by developing an effective relationship with my fellow nursing student. We took advantage of our breaks together to share ideas about our work
The light was piercing through my head. It felt like a laser was going through my head. The pain was insurmountable. The pain in my head was coupled with pain in my stomach. I just wished it would go away.
As part of my clinical practicum, I attended few classroom lecture sessions by my preceptor as well as by guest lecturers. I attended few lab sessions in the fundamentals lab with semester-l students. I spend the first day with my preceptor observing her taking class on bedside assessment tool in the fundamentals lab. It was a very lively session with a great group interaction. The demonstration was done on the manikin.
