Becoming An Adult Nurse Stems From My Grandfather s Final...

My ambition to become an adult nurse stems from my grandfather’s final illness, where I observed the nursing care he received by palliative care nursing team, I was fascinated that despite being in exhausting, demanding and challenging situation they remained highly motivated, calm, courteous, professional and empathetic. After I finished my college I was involved in various jobs ranging from shop assistant to owning my business, however I never experienced total contentment and job satisfaction, therefore I decided to find something which is fulfilling, so I started searching for paid and volunteering positions in care homes, furthermore in year 2000 I resigned my job in marketing and joined a local nursing home as a health care assistant. Where I supported clients with various health care needs and assisted registered nurses to provide a high quality of patient-centered care, my duties included, washing and dressing, feeding, helping clients to mobilize, toileting, bed making, monitoring patients condition by taking temperatures, pulse, respiration and weight and generally helping with patients overall comfort. Honestly this was not an easy job, long hours, shift work, emotionally and physically challenging, on the other hand being there and having served elderly people taught me to find positive value in life and giving generously of myself, finally I found the fulfilment I was longing for. While working as a healthcare assistant I developed profound interest andShow MoreRelatedIgbo Dictionary129408 Words   |  518 Pages................................................................17 6.2.2. 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