1., I have learned a lot during my nursing journey at Rasmussen. I have learned to pay attention to details, from observing the patient, not just to what they share with us, but to pay attention the moment we walk into their room. The moment we start our initial interview with patients is the moment we start observing them and do a thorough assessment of their mental status, their mood, the way they communicate, their skin conditions, whether they can move all their extremities, they are having difficulty breathing; these are the things that I learned to pay attention as we conduct our first interview with time. It is essential that nurses can pay attention to small details; some patients are reluctant to share information until they become comfortable. I learned to build a relationship with the patients, to advocate for them, to ensure that we provide the best quality care they deserve, not to be judgemental, to be their voice, and to ensure their safety at all times. Being a nurse is very rewarding because knowing that we can make a difference in people’s lives is a great feeling. In addition, we have to practice what we preach. We can’t expect our patients to follow what we teach them if we don’t care for our health. Some of the strategies I plan to implement are to ensure I take breaks and don’t overwork myself. Since nursing can be very emotional drainage and quickly burn us out, I will ensure that I don’t get attached to my patients. I will ensure I get adequate rest and sleep, eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, and take care of my mental health and spiritual well-being. Lastly, I want to experience working in the Emergency department and gain more experience and skills.
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