Have you ever had a moment in life that validated the direction in which you felt compelled to follow? I have experienced a moment which will never escape my mind because it represents one of the purest and more symbolic instances in my life. An emblematic moment which was as simple as being handed a book; encouraging me to further my dream of becoming a nurse. An instance which inspired me to succeed in becoming something even more significant than I already was, and allowing me to see a future beyond my wildest dreams. This occasion offered me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge and thrust myself into the world in which I sincerely want to dedicate my life. I was handed the Merck Manual along with a kind gesture and warm-hearted encouragement
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I would observe my grandmother as she worked with the patients and completed her daily tasks. I fondly remember many of her patients, but Mr. Sullivan will remain the most memorable. Mr. Sullivan was a very kind gentleman, always playing board games and telling me stories about his adventures. He always had a kind word and funny story; never letting his health conditions damper his fun- loving spirit. I admired how my grandmother would do things only to bring a smile to a sick patient’s face for a brief moment to brighten his or her day. My admiration fueled a burning desire to become a nurse and help others just like my grandmother. She gave all that she had for the patients under her …show more content…
I never wanted to read a book as much as I had this one. I could not put it down. It contained a vast amount of information, but the very first health diagnosis I researched was lupus. I wanted to know all that I could about the disease after seeing my grandmother suffer from the condition for numerous years. I felt like I could learn from and handle anything that came my way. I wanted nothing more than to help people, individuals with the same conditions that I was reading about each and every second that I had the chance. I realized that a deep understanding of the material in the book and being able to experience the conditions in the real world would make me a better nurse in my future. Reading the text gave me a new perspective on medical conditions and diagnoses that I would see on a daily basis. It brought a new meaning to the conditions I was recording in charts, as well as assisting with the billing on insurance
I would observe my grandmother as she worked with the patients and completed her daily tasks. I fondly remember many of her patients, but Mr. Sullivan will remain the most memorable. Mr. Sullivan was a very kind gentleman, always playing board games and telling me stories about his adventures. He always had a kind word and funny story; never letting his health conditions damper his fun- loving spirit. I admired how my grandmother would do things only to bring a smile to a sick patient’s face for a brief moment to brighten his or her day. My admiration fueled a burning desire to become a nurse and help others just like my grandmother. She gave all that she had for the patients under her …show more content…
I never wanted to read a book as much as I had this one. I could not put it down. It contained a vast amount of information, but the very first health diagnosis I researched was lupus. I wanted to know all that I could about the disease after seeing my grandmother suffer from the condition for numerous years. I felt like I could learn from and handle anything that came my way. I wanted nothing more than to help people, individuals with the same conditions that I was reading about each and every second that I had the chance. I realized that a deep understanding of the material in the book and being able to experience the conditions in the real world would make me a better nurse in my future. Reading the text gave me a new perspective on medical conditions and diagnoses that I would see on a daily basis. It brought a new meaning to the conditions I was recording in charts, as well as assisting with the billing on insurance