Smooth Transition To New Campers Research Paper
My goal of today is to have a smooth transition as we switch to a new camper. I also hope to be able to help the person who gets DR to know how to care for him properly to ensure he has a good second day at camp. Also, I am assigned to be a nurse today, which is super exciting for me. I am eager to learn about how to pass medications and also learn what some of the medications are for or why the child is on them. Also I have the goal to be able to answer any questions that I am asked to the best of my ability, or look up the answer if I am not quite sure. I was able to achieve my goal. I was able to transfer my first camper off to Kayla with no issue which made it a great start to the morning. I transferred to my new camper swiftly. We had
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In my past, I have worked with kids with many similar conditions as the three we were assigned at Easter Seals. But, I never before had to b the care provider for the kids. When I was a helper with the special needs choir at my school, there was always someone else there that was doing all the actual work with them. I have been given an absolutely new perspective on these kids. I have so much for the parents after experiencing the first night at camp. I am still baffled at how they do care for their child on an around the clock basis. I am so glad to be a part of the team that allows the parents to get a break for a weekend while their kids is at camp. The completely eye-opening experience for me today was while hanging out with AT. He had me come out of my shell as we played puppets, danced, and played dress up. The activities he was having me play with him, I haven’t done since I was a kid. This took me out of my comfort zone, which allowed me to grow as an individual. He was such a spirited and happy individual, which made my weekend absolutely enjoyable. His optimism and silly actions showed me the importance of positivity and laughing. This allowed me to realize how these kids are just like any other kid. Yes, they may need more help or attention, but they play just like anyone else would. This population has taught me so much over this weekend. I truly believe Easter Seals should be required for every Viterbo nursing student. It has had me open my eyes to a whole new
In my past, I have worked with kids with many similar conditions as the three we were assigned at Easter Seals. But, I never before had to b the care provider for the kids. When I was a helper with the special needs choir at my school, there was always someone else there that was doing all the actual work with them. I have been given an absolutely new perspective on these kids. I have so much for the parents after experiencing the first night at camp. I am still baffled at how they do care for their child on an around the clock basis. I am so glad to be a part of the team that allows the parents to get a break for a weekend while their kids is at camp. The completely eye-opening experience for me today was while hanging out with AT. He had me come out of my shell as we played puppets, danced, and played dress up. The activities he was having me play with him, I haven’t done since I was a kid. This took me out of my comfort zone, which allowed me to grow as an individual. He was such a spirited and happy individual, which made my weekend absolutely enjoyable. His optimism and silly actions showed me the importance of positivity and laughing. This allowed me to realize how these kids are just like any other kid. Yes, they may need more help or attention, but they play just like anyone else would. This population has taught me so much over this weekend. I truly believe Easter Seals should be required for every Viterbo nursing student. It has had me open my eyes to a whole new