The Importance Of My Nursing Journey In Nursing

First and foremost, I have chosen specifically to begin my nursing journey within the perioperative environment as I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in the operating theatre on one of my placements. Being somewhat familiar with how the peri-operative department works and operates, I believe I am well suited to this area.
The perioperative graduate registered nurse program was advertised as a rotational program, which I believe experiencing different roles within the department will be beneficial to my nursing development. This also allows the opportunity for me to have a number of learning opportunities and be exposed to the different aspects and roles of the perioperative department. By gaining an understanding of these different roles and

Having the support and guidance in a graduate nurse program, will allow me to further improve my assessment and clinical skills. I have a strong passion for learning about anatomy and physiology, which I believe the peri-operative department is the perfect environment to expand this knowledge. I love that everyday is different in the peri-operative department. Finally, my last reason for wishing to begin my nursing journey in the peri-operative department is due to my aspirations of volunteering with Mercy Ships. I would love to volunteer with Mercy Ships as they make such a difference in developing countries by providing surgical and health care

I am hard working and can reliably complete tasks, whilst also assisting others when required. I possess resilience by being positive, instilling hope, being optimistic, persevering in challenges and providing humour when appropriate. I strive to improve myself on a daily basis and welcome criticism, knowing that it will improve my nursing practice. I am able to build rapport with both patients and members of the team to have positive work relationships. I am used to working in a fast paced work environment, having worked in fast food for three years and as a result can remain calm under pressure.

2) Scenario: You are caring for a patient who is scheduled for an elective procedure today; your patient verbalises their increasing anxiety about their procedure and are having second thoughts about it going ahead. How would you approach this situation?
First of all I would listen and encourage the patient to express their feelings to find out what their particular concerns are regarding the procedure and why they are having second thoughts. I would then acknowledge that these feelings are common before going into surgery. I would encourage the patient to do some deep breathing exercises if they are becoming