Our Head Nursing duty in National Children’s Hospital taught us two big important aspects of being a Nurse: Head Nursing and Pediatric Nursing.
I always had this hard time dealing with children. So when I learned that we will have our Head Nursing duty in National Children’s Hospital, I felt fear and frustration. The reason is because I thought that I may not be able to handle my dislike to children, especially stubborn ones. The thought of being a pediatric nurse gave me fright because children, especially infants are dreadfully fragile. I believe they are difficult to take care of from assessment to evaluation. They are young, and they are difficult to assess especially in attaining subjective cues. It is also difficult to assess their level of pain and how they really feel. In terms of interventions, it’s a bit scary because a single simple mistake can cost their young lives. And in taking care of pediatric patients, you’re not only dealing with the young children, but also their parents.
I also felt mild anxiety because I feared that I would not be able to be an effective Head Nurse. I was scared that I would not be able to lead and manage my group mates well. I was scared of the responsibilities of a Head Nurse and I feared that I may not be able to accomplish them well. And especially, I feared that this Head Nursing duty might ruin our friendship.
When we had our exposure, I was faced with big realities of nursing life. During our first exposure to patients, I admit, tears fell from my eyes during our duty on the Neuro-Surgery ward. I was overwhelmed with the great poignant vibe in the ward. It was sad to see these young people suffer at an early age. And their poverty is just making their situation worse. But this didn’t discourage me; instead, it pushed me to strive to be a better nurse to these young people. My loathe feeling towards children was suddenly transformed into fervor, a burning passion to be a good pediatric nurse.
In this exposure, I was also able to know my group mates more being their staff nurse and being their head nurse. I was able to see that in our group, there is teamwork, cooperation, collaboration and friendship.
I was also grateful that our clinical instructor, Ma’am Leticia Aguilar, was able to teach us these two essential aspects of nursing: Pediatric and Head nursing. She was able to effectively teach us the things that we need to know from different diseases affecting children to skills and knowledge that a head nurse should possess.
This entire exposure was indeed, a memorable and essential part of my nursing life. It taught me things that are important to be a competent nurse months from now. It made me stronger, and taught me to be able to control my emotions despite the great wretchedness that every patient’s condition may cause you. It made me wiser and be more careful in every thing that you do to your patient. It made me appreciate the youth of our society today. It made me appreciate my group mates more. It taught me important knowledge and skills that I need. It made me appreciate and value life like I never did before.
In the pledge of the American Nurses Association, this is clearly stated: “The nurse’s primary commitment is the health, welfare and safety of the client.” And months from now, I know I can execute this pledge to whoever client is I front of me, rich or poor, old or young.
Our Head Nursing duty in National Children’s Hospital taught us two big important aspects of being a Nurse: Head Nursing and Pediatric Nursing.
I always had this hard time dealing with children. So when I learned that we will have our Head Nursing duty in National Children’s Hospital, I felt fear and frustration. The reason is because I thought that I may not be able to handle my dislike to children, especially stubborn ones. The thought of being a pediatric nurse gave me fright because children, especially infants are dreadfully fragile. I believe they are difficult to take care of from assessment to evaluation. They are young, and they are difficult to assess especially in attaining subjective cues. It is also difficult to assess their level of pain and how they really feel. In terms of interventions, it’s a bit scary because a single simple mistake can cost their young lives. And in taking care of pediatric patients, you’re not only dealing with the young children, but also their parents.
I also felt mild anxiety because I feared that I would not be able to be an effective Head Nurse. I was scared that I would not be able to lead and manage my group mates well. I was scared of the responsibilities of a Head Nurse and I feared that I may not be able to accomplish them well. And especially, I feared that this Head Nursing duty might ruin our friendship.
When we had our exposure, I was faced with big realities of nursing life. During our first exposure to patients, I admit, tears fell from my eyes during our duty on the Neuro-Surgery ward. I was overwhelmed with the great poignant vibe in the ward. It was sad to see these young people suffer at an early age. And their poverty is just making their situation worse. But this didn’t discourage me; instead, it pushed me to strive to be a better nurse to these young people. My loathe feeling towards children was suddenly transformed into fervor, a burning passion to be a good pediatric nurse.
In this exposure, I was also able to know my group mates more being their staff nurse and being their head nurse. I was able to see that in our group, there is teamwork, cooperation, collaboration and friendship.
I was also grateful that our clinical instructor, Ma’am Leticia Aguilar, was able to teach us these two essential aspects of nursing: Pediatric and Head nursing. She was able to effectively teach us the things that we need to know from different diseases affecting children to skills and knowledge that a head nurse should possess.
This entire exposure was indeed, a memorable and essential part of my nursing life. It taught me things that are important to be a competent nurse months from now. It made me stronger, and taught me to be able to control my emotions despite the great wretchedness that every patient’s condition may cause you. It made me wiser and be more careful in every thing that you do to your patient. It made me appreciate the youth of our society today. It made me appreciate my group mates more. It taught me important knowledge and skills that I need. It made me appreciate and value life like I never did before.
In the pledge of the American Nurses Association, this is clearly stated: “The nurse’s primary commitment is the health, welfare and safety of the client.” And months from now, I know I can execute this pledge to whoever client is I front of me, rich or poor, old or young.
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Otso -- to some of my High School Friends.
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Gossip Girl
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diningding paksiw shell fish
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TOP the BOARD EXAM because of HIS help update: I didn't top, but I passed it. Of course, because of His help.
new phone from Kuya Z. update: I have a new phone. Thank you Kuya Z.
meet new people
attend gym class
get a temporary good-paying job
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A Head Nurse and a Pediatric Nurse
