Registered Nurse Scholarship Essay
Description:
In my aspirations to become a Registered Nurse, I volunteered at Humber River Hospital. I started as a co-op student in high school, and as I met with nurses and doctors there I decided to continue volunteering after my co-op placement. Volunteering at a hospital has been the most valuable experience for me because it gave me a chance to see the roles of nurses.
Interpretation:
At first I was very nervous to apply as a volunteer and had doubts about being hired. After a long process of applications, interviews, and trainings, I was assigned to work at 6-CD on Geriatric floor. While I was volunteering there I met with different people, nurses, doctors, and pharmacy technicians. Seeing the pace of work they work in made me realize how important it is to work in healthcare. For me, the most significant issue was to get the used to patients who have passed away. I have seen a situation where a nurse and a doctor telling a family member that their father has passed away. At first I hesitated and asked myself if I am brave enough to do the same in future. As I volunteered there I realized I got used to everything, I was able to handle …show more content…
The second issue that has reflected upon is changing diapers of patients. When I use to help a nurse change diaper of patients, I always thought I won’t be able to this when I become a nurse. The nurse that I use to help would always inspire me and would support me. She always told me that she is proud of me for volunteering there and also deciding to become a nurse. She always talks about the rewards, responsibilities, and importance of being a nurse. There have been times where I had family members come up to me and ask about my role as a volunteer, to thank me for volunteering, and reminding me that it is a very rewarding job. Distinguishing nice compliments inspired me more to be a nurse, because being a nurse is a rewarding job as volunteering
In my aspirations to become a Registered Nurse, I volunteered at Humber River Hospital. I started as a co-op student in high school, and as I met with nurses and doctors there I decided to continue volunteering after my co-op placement. Volunteering at a hospital has been the most valuable experience for me because it gave me a chance to see the roles of nurses.
Interpretation:
At first I was very nervous to apply as a volunteer and had doubts about being hired. After a long process of applications, interviews, and trainings, I was assigned to work at 6-CD on Geriatric floor. While I was volunteering there I met with different people, nurses, doctors, and pharmacy technicians. Seeing the pace of work they work in made me realize how important it is to work in healthcare. For me, the most significant issue was to get the used to patients who have passed away. I have seen a situation where a nurse and a doctor telling a family member that their father has passed away. At first I hesitated and asked myself if I am brave enough to do the same in future. As I volunteered there I realized I got used to everything, I was able to handle …show more content…
The second issue that has reflected upon is changing diapers of patients. When I use to help a nurse change diaper of patients, I always thought I won’t be able to this when I become a nurse. The nurse that I use to help would always inspire me and would support me. She always told me that she is proud of me for volunteering there and also deciding to become a nurse. She always talks about the rewards, responsibilities, and importance of being a nurse. There have been times where I had family members come up to me and ask about my role as a volunteer, to thank me for volunteering, and reminding me that it is a very rewarding job. Distinguishing nice compliments inspired me more to be a nurse, because being a nurse is a rewarding job as volunteering