Working in the Emergency room for Norwegian American Hospital was a very memorable experience. Throughout my service I got the opportunity to meet people, hear their stories and provide compassion to them in their time of need. Working in the emergency is just not treating medically treating a patient, but rather connecting with them on a personal level. I have always desired a job that helped people on a medical and social work aspect. The Emergency combines both aspects and through this experience I further affirmed my calling in life. I have so much gratitude for the people I 've met, for allowing me to be a part of their worst moments and providing them with hope and compassion. I have always believed that when you help and hear peoples stories, you end up learning so much about yourself as an individual. Throughout this experience, I gained much more knowledge about myself and my role my community. …show more content…
One case that I monitored was of a fifty year old male who was suffering from alcohol withdrawal. Prior to my arrival the man was falling off of the hospital bed, leaving his room and was completely unaware of his dangerous actions. I volunteered to monitor the man in order to make sure assist him and make sure his heart rate was under control. I took a seat along side of his hospital bed and watched him doze off into a deep sleep. The room was filled with an overwhelming smell of dirt and bodily fluids. The edges around his cracked lips were full of dried blood and his gums were peaking out of his mouth. His arms were full of scabs and marks; most likely from drug injections. The nurse came into the room to tell me that he was in fact a substance abuser and he was currently experiencing alcohol
54% of women victims of serious sexual assault were assaulted by their partner or ex-partner (Stern 2010). 19% of women have experienced stalking since the age of 16 (Smith (Ed.), Coleman, Eder and Hall January 2011). These statistics help give a picture of the problem but do little to shed light on the solution. There are many programs and shelters offered to victims of domestic violence, Hill Country Cares is one of them. Hill Country Cares is a government funded women’s shelter better known s HCC. This is a place where victims of domestic violence are referred to from many sources. (i.e. local authorities after reporting a domestic violence incident). HCC is a safe place where victims receive many different types of assistance while their situation, as well as the painfully intimate details of their abuse, are kept entirely confidential.
The Salvation Army is a well-known organization that has a purpose of helping humans however they can (The Salvation Army USA). A lesser known organization, but still an important one, is called Carehaven. Carehaven works to help women and children who have been victims of abuse (Rajh-Gopaul). These groups use a powerful visual of a bruised woman to effectively show the lack of attention and care for victims of abuse. This PSA encourages the viewers to take action, whether they need help, or they are willing to help others. Emotional appeals, logic, and relatability help these organizations to inspire their audience to be aware of the abuse that is so commonly overlooked.
In Kind Hearted Woman, Robin talked about how she went to a women’s shelter for battered women. There are several shelters that help women who are abused. For instance, Minnesota has an excellent program called the Anne Marie’s alliance. This is an excellent non-profit organization that helps women who have been battered. They offer a safe place for women and their children. Anne Marie’s alliance has helped over 14,000 battered women and their children. I was lucky enough to watch a presentation on this lovely organization, and they truly give me hope that there are many good people out there. The fact that 14,000 people have been helped though this alliance, shows that women are truly taken advantage of in our society. There are several programs that help battered women in our society, thus it is crucial that something is done to prevent these types of incidents from reoccurring. Robin is lucky that she was able to go to a shelter and seek the support she deserved. Like sexual abuse, there are several programs out there that help with alcoholism. In fact, many shelters will help one get the right resources they need to become sober. Minnesota has many rehabilitation centers that one can go to, if they
Gender-based violence has been recognized as a large public health problem as well as a violation of human rights worldwide. One out of three women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in another way at least once in her life (www.infoforhealth.org). The abuser is usually a member of the family, introducing the difficult problem in that the abuse usually happens behind closed doors, and is often viewed by cultural norms and legal systems as a family matter rather than a crime.
Every year I volunteer at the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, an institution that aides victims of domestic abuse. They host an annual walk against domestic violence, which I have both participated and volunteered in. But working at this event and assisting with various office tasks throughout the summer feels very different than participating in other community service events. Rather than merely earning community service hours, I am giving back to the very people who gave everything to me. At age seven I joined the 61,000 children who are sexually assaulted annually. The initial effects were catastrophic but through my personal grit as well as the assistance of people such as those at the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, I was able to overcome a hurdle that otherwise may have proved detrimental and
“Often it isn’t the initiating trauma that creates seemingly insurmountable pain, but the lack of support after.” (Harrell) There is a lot of trauma a victim of sexual assault goes through. This trauma can last years if not dealt with properly, in fact, ninety-four percent of women who are raped experience post-traumatic stress disorder and seventy percent of victims experience moderate to severe distress. Melinda Sordino is also a victim of sexual assault, she’s seen going through the life of a grade nine girl trying to fit into a new environment, make new friends, and find herself, all while coping with her past. Melinda’s distant relationship with her parents leads to her lack of confidence to ask for support and becomes one of the major
In the beginning of my senior year I was eager to expand my understanding of how it would be to work in a hospital. An opportunity arose allowing me to volunteer in the hospital at the University of Chicago. I was able to volunteer at the children's playroom, which consisted of a weekly commitment. The daily tasks I had to perform where to enlighten the spirits of children and reduce the amount of anxiety that developed within them when they approached a hospital visit. I would play games, read books, or just company the patients at their bedside. I especially love to interact with the younger patients because their laughter and innocence warms my heart up.
Working in an acute care facility and in home health care is different in many aspects. Acute Care is provided to individuals who are admitted to a hospital for a short period of time. They can be treated for surgery, illness, accident, or be recovering from trauma. The main objective in acute care is to discharge the person as soon as they are medically stable. The other health
The response of nurses to women in these circumstances can have a profound effect on their willingness to open up or to seek help. Some responses to assist successful communication in these circumstances could include: Listening: Being listened to can be an empowering experience for a woman who has been abused. Communicating belief: "That must have been very frightening for you." Validating the decision to disclose: "It must have been difficult for you to talk about this." "I'm glad you were able to tell me about this today.' Emphasizing the unacceptability of violence: "You do not deserve to be treated this way. (17 et al.,
“The Day It Happened,” written by Rosario Morales, is a brave and strong story about a woman named Josie who once was madly in love with her husband Ramon in spite of being physically abused by him. Josie’s neighbors noticed the domestic violence, helping her create a friendship bond between them. The neighbors became a type of support group to her, like many woman have in today’s society, helping her gain strength to leave Ramon for their future child’s safety. Sadly, women today still struggle in search for strength and courage that Josie gained. It is estimated at least 1.8 million women are physically abused in a relationships every year (Strube, Barbour 785). Throughout multiple researches, many people do not have a specific answer of
In our society today, domestic violence is the not so good new trend Americans are facing and the women around the world as well. Domestic violence has been around for centuries and back then this topic hasn't been a big issue until Post-traumatic stress disorder became a mental health condition and depression can lead to suicide. The death rates and sexual assault have continued to increase. My experience with this sensitive topic has been overwhelming because it brings back the past I wanted to leave behind and Domestic violence has affected thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and has put a huge impact my mental stability. Preventing Domestic Violence is meaningful to me because the victims are traumatized physically and emotionally, someone
Domestic violence is skyrocketing in our society. In the U.S., as many as 1.5 million women and 850,000 men were physically assaulted by their intimate partner last year, and numerous children abused by their parents. These sad criminal acts will continue to grow in our society, unless our community takes action to stop these crimes. First of all, the most important tool we have available against this type of crime are the authorities, which include the police department, hospital, and social workers. If they manage to work together as a team to make the whole process of protecting a victim more efficient, it will encourage victims to actually phone for help.
I was visiting my brother in Massachusetts when I got sick on the airplane. I went to the emergency room and I was immediately admitted into the hospital. The doctor recognized my symptoms and immediately took action to medically treat my condition. I enjoyed my week stay in the hospital because the nurses and I became so close and the nurses were there for me when I needed them. The nurses kept me inform, comfort me by making me feel everything was going to be alright. The nurses that took care of me genuinely cared and guided me each step to recovery. This life changing experience gave me inspiration to continue my dream of becoming a
As soon as I got to the floor one of the nurses pulled into a room to see an SVT. She said the ambulance would be bringing the patient in and this would be a good thing for me to see. At that moment I felt some my anxiety lessen. I was happy to see that the nurses wanted me to learn and see whatever I could. I loved it in the ER. I got to see a variety of cases that were new to me. The nurse I shadowed would explain everything to me when we left the room and if an emergency came in she would ask the other nurses if I could observe. I loved the way the staff worked together. A patient would come in and the primary nurse would be in the room and another nurse would be on the other side of the patient helping. Nursing is by far a career that takes teamwork and in the ER you could really see it. I like that in the ER you see all different cases and this helps keep your skills
One of the first times that I considered nursing as a career was during a visit to an extremely busy ER. A family member had fallen ill and we had been instructed to bring her into the ER. It was a very overwhelming environment to be in. Just look at all of those people and all of those patients. Who could possibly make heads or tails of it? If I were to choose a word to describe what I was seeing; then that word would be chaos. However, even during the chaos; I saw all of the nurses and other medical staff working tirelessly. I could not help but be impressed by their grace and professionalism. It was as if the ER were an ocean filled with patients in the waters, and the nurses were like rescue boats speeding toward each one of them with an