Personal Narrative: Delivering My Father

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Delivering my son was one of the most heartfelt experiences in my life. Not because I gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy, but because of the nurses who were beside me through the whole process. The care that they provided made my delivery a whole lot easier. I was afraid of everything, and they made me feel like there was nothing to be afraid of. Working in the emergency department I also get to see things from a different perspective. I see and feel things the nurses feel when they are taking care of patients. I’ve learned that nurses are the gateway to helping people feel better. It’s the way you treat them and the attention you give them. Medicine treats people, but the power in the way nurses treat their patients help them heal. …show more content…
While there is little that we can do about it, I will try my best to plan ahead and coordinate so there is no need to miss any school unless absolutely necessary. In that case, I will make sure to inform all of my instructors as well and my advisor. The great thing about meeting with an advisor is that they let you know ahead of time and prepare you for what I feel is one of the most difficult part of the acceptance process: Financing the program costs. Because I was aware of the cost of school in advance, I was able to find different avenues to cover the expenses. One option is financial aid through FAFSA. Another option is through student loans, which I have already qualified for. Nursing school isn’t just to learn, but it is also there to help me prepare to the real thing. Professionalism is a key to success in the nursing program, so we must act like it while we are still learning. With careful and thorough planning for the next two years, this will help me get to where I want to be. While there will be obstacles, I know that being responsible and focusing on the goal will keep me moving forward. I also know I can get there with the help of my advisors and the school’s staff and resources made available to

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