Career Devlopment Post

After completion of the film “Nurses: If Florence Could See Us Now”, I noticed many skills that the nurses exemplified in this film that I could use myself to better my own practice.  I noticed that nurses tend to care for the whole family rather than just the patient. This is an important practice because … [Read more…]

Prepare for Transition

As the end is near with nursing school there are many emotions that I am currently feeling. One is that I am very excited to not feel the stress that this program has put on me. I feel that once I walk across that stage there will be this huge weight lifted off my shoulders. … [Read more…]

Formal Paper 

Jeff Wyskiewicz School of Nursing, University of New England NSG 442: Integrating Experience III Professor Bullock November 14, 2024 Throughout this course we have learned and studied about various vulnerable populations that included Renal and dialysis patients and LGBTQA+. But the population that I wanted to focus on for this paper was the population living … [Read more…]

Asking for Help Podcast

I believe the hardest thing about asking for help is building up the courage to reach out to someone and let them know what you are experiencing. The ability to ask for help is very hard on some people because they fear they may be judged or mistreated. This is why many people do not … [Read more…]

CripTONIGHT Presentation Post

After listening to the CripTONIGHT presentation I have realized that people with disabilities face a numerous number of challenges and barriers in their everyday lives. I have learned that people with disabilities tend to get healthcare that focuses on the diagnosis of the person rather than the physical disability that they have. Also, transportation is … [Read more…]

LGBTQA+ CAIEP Event Reflection

After attending this lecture, I have learned many new things that I can include in my practice when I become a nurse about gender affirming care. I have learned to respect everyone’s wishes and privacy. As a nurse it is very important to listen closely to your patients and be an advocate for them. When … [Read more…]

Renal and Dialysis Presentation

After listening to this presentation on ESRD I believe that I have a better understanding of the care and the treatment of patients who have ESRD. I am now able to educate patients on manifestations of chronic kidney disease and when to notify a provider. After graduating from nursing school, I wish to work in … [Read more…]