¶ … Commitment to Pursue a Career in Nursing
Commitment, compassion, caring, and concern are the 4C's of nursing, in my view. These attributes are extremely critical in the profession of nursing, as well as in most facets of life, in general (Collins, 2009). A nursing professional's education and training is continuous; it doesn't end after acquiring a bachelor's or associate degree. Continuation of schooling is a personal nursing prerogative. Personally, I am deeply committed to the overall nursing profession and, in particular, to my specialty -- oncology. This, I demonstrate through my goal of lifelong learning. For reinforcing this commitment of mine, I acquired a Master of Nursing degree, which helped expand my knowledge, and ensured a sound grasp of nursing concepts, theories, and frameworks. Through ongoing learning, I have acquired an increased understanding of patients, the way they learn, as well as how I may continue shaping patient education on the basis of the aforementioned frameworks and concepts (NT, 2012).
I played my very first nursing role in the course of my nurse aide training, at an ALF (assisted living home/facility). Though our training covered several skills, I came to understand that this role was not just about completing...
In my days at the ALF, I had to assist a certain feeble resident with brushing her teeth. The resident appreciated my assistance and thanked me repetitively for delivering my services. However plain a task it may appear to be, I always went home with the feeling that I have been making a difference in somebody's life. In the course of my career these past few years, I have always looked for roles that offer me physical, intellectual and emotional challenges, and place emphasis on patient care. My personal goal of making service the focus of my career developed in the course of my very first bachelor's/undergraduate degree. In those days, I considered switching to the profession of nursing, but finally just went along with helping my family business, which I felt was more vital at that time (Giraldo, 2013).
I believe nursing professionals fail to self-reflect far too frequently. They conduct their nursing practice mindlessly and perfunctorily, without commitment or enthusiasm. They fail to truly understand that the process of nursing is a problem-solving structure for assuring provision of comprehensive, superior-quality care. Preceptors, experienced nurses and nurse educators have to play the part of role models, pushing new and…
