Personal Narrative: My Experience As A Registered Nurse

The last three shifts on the medical unit at KBRH have been both challenging yet rewarding in many aspects. I have had the opportunity to recognize the physical, mental and emotional exhaustions that come along with the profession and I have also been apart of some experiences that have been extremely fulfilling, solidifying my desire to become a registered nurse. Throughout my first 12 hour shift on the medical floor I felt completely disorganized and out of place. I had just come from spending 4 days on the surgical unit in which I felt much more comfortable and “at home”. That said I found myself constantly comparing the two experiences rather than embracing the new and unfamiliar experience at hand. Due to the fact that I was feeling so muddled and out of place, I found that my confidence was decreased and that tasks I have performed regularly in the past, seemed much more difficult. On the contrary, a situation came up this day that was new, challenging and exciting. Despite the unfamiliarity of the situation, I felt prepared and much more attentive in the moment as

One of the nurses specifically revealed exactly whom I don’t want to bring to practice. Not only was their attitude challenging but I also felt that they had zero concern for our learning and success as nursing students. This was frustrating as it made me ask myself why they became nurses in the first place. It also made me question why the nurse acted in that way. Was it stress in the work place? Did they bring their personal life into practice that day? Were they their for the patient or job security? As frustrating as it was, I tried to tell myself in the moment that everyone has a story and because I did not ask the nurse directly why they dealt with the situation in that way, I cannot assume anything in regards to their actions or lack there