Staying Positive

Nursing is a very demanding profession and can cause burn out. Most nurses work in this profession because they enjoy caring for people. I believe that it can be very easy to constantly care for others and not take care of ourselves. I think it is important for nurses to have great support networks. These networks can be co-workers, family, friends and teachers. I believe it is important to find a balance between work, school and yourself. If you are constantly emotionally giving support to other people, nurses can burn out quickly. I believe that in order to prevent burn out, you have to know your limit, know how to distress and you have to really enjoy what you are doing.

Nursing as a Career

Nursing is not a job; it is a profession, a career that nurses can take with them all around the world. Nursing is a career that will always be in demand; they are needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When people are sick, die or born, nurses are involved with people in their most intimate times of life. Nurses are there to help make sure people get better, provide the necessary resources, and they are also always there to provide emotional support. A registered nurse has the option of working anywhere in the world; whether it is in a hospital a community environment or a private setting. I believe that nursing can never get boring because there are always so many job opportunities in a variety of settings.

Practicum Placement

As this semester is coming to an end, I am beginning to look forward to practicum next semester. I think practicum is going to be a great experience. All the first year nursing students will be placed in a hospital in Durham region. We will be in practicum two days a week and every other week. Now that I have learned proper assessments for various skills, I will be able to take all of my knowledge and apply it in next semester’s clinical placement. I am excited to meet and provide care to all of my patients. I think next semester is going to be exciting and I believe having patient interaction next semester will help keep me motivated.