My Nursing Career Research Paper

My nursing career began at an early age and I didn’t even know it. When I was young I was the “go-to” for all my cousins when they got hurt. When I was twelve I remember giving my grandmother injections in her stomach after a surgery because she was too afraid to. Although I began my nursing journey in my late twenties, many of my life experiences lead me to the decision to start the process of becoming a nurse. After I graduated high school I was at a loss of what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. What a huge decision to make right after high school! So I began working Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, this was an agency for disabled children and young adults. I basically perfomred tasks a CNA would and a little more. I provided total
I believe within this short time I have demonstarted strengths in communication, team work, integrity, and balance. Comminication is a vital skill in nursing, a slight miscommunication can be a matter of life or death. Everday when I go to work on the ICU, I get my assignement do my research and organize and prioritze my time as best possible. When doctors arrive I clearly provide them with information they need and ask questions I need answered to provide the best care for my patients. It is crucial to always be clear with your commincation as well as receive communication clearly. I will ask a doctor three times if I have to, to make sure I am understading accuratley. Communication is needed everyday with your patients and other professionals. Being able to communicate cleary and effeciently with patients is ideal to keep them informed and comfortable at a time of their lives they may be vulnerable. Communication along with team work with your co-workers is a vital area to be successful in, it promotes a safer more organized environment. Even though your assigned to two patients out of six or eight, we always try letting eachother know about the other patients on the unit so we can all make sure they are safe and getting the care they need. Integrity has always been a strength of mine in my personal life and now in my professional one. I have always been a punctual person, and in a profession like nursing its imperative, people are counting on you. Being honest and following policies and practicies with the best intentions is what I strive to do and will continue to demonstrate in my profession. Finally, Balance, without mastering balance in my personal and professional life I would be lost. It is hard to be able to juggle family, friends, school, and work. I am lucky to have the support and organization I need to be successful in this area. Some days are harder; things come up, your back up plan for