This week was my first official week of clinicals (i.e. I actually got to work with patients). It went...okay, it just went. Right now I am tired and stressed and very happy that the week is almost over. For a while there, I felt truly discouraged. I think that this is how most student nurses feel after their first real experience in the big bad shark tank of healthcare.
What have I learned so far? Firstly, to be assertive. The only person with something at stake in my education is myself. If I want to gain new knowledge, ultimately, it is my responsibility to seize opportunities.
As of now, I am becoming my own cheerleader. Next week is going to be better.
GOOOOO! Kiley!
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