After watching the movie I felt so inspired to become a nurse in the near future. It really helped to solidify that all the work I am putting in during school and in clinical will all be so worth it once I start treating my own patients. I learned that the job of the nurse is so essential to the outcome in patient care, not only because of the medical attention but the emotional and spiritual connections we make with out patients. The movie helped me to recognize that I will need to ensure that I am able to form connections with my patients that are deeper than then relying that I will give them their medications at the correct time. They need to trust that I will be assisting them in very aspect during their time at the hospital.
Preparing for an interview is very important and I learned that it is going to take a lot more preparation than I had originally thought. In order to prepare for future job interviews I want to make sure I have my resume easy to understand and to be mentally prepared to answer whatever questions they may ask me with a thoughtful response. I am aware that most interviews may be online, however it is still important to make a great first impression by being polite, dressing in a nice outfit rather than a sweatshirt, and showing the interviewer I have skills that go deeper than the knowledge I have gained in school. It is also important to look up details about the organization you are interviewing for. It is essential for you to be compatible with their mission and incorporate that into the interview process. I have not had prior experience being a CNA like other students have, however, I believe the volunteer programs I am a part of, my history of nannying, and my managerial status in my high school job have offered me many learning experiences and skills that I will take with me as a nurse. I was able to develop needed communication skills, become a leader, and develop a trusting relationship with the parents and children I nannied for. Being able to describe my different success stories during using communication and leadership skills will help to show the organization that I will be a great addition to the team. I believe it is necessary to be honest about the challenges you face. Expressing that you are not perfect and do make mistakes sometimes shows that you have room to grow and are willing to ask for assistance if needed. Asking questions and collaborating with more experienced nurses when you are facing a challenge will only make you a better nurse. I am open to the idea that as a new graduate nurse I am going to make slight mistakes, but it is my responsibility to own those mistakes and work hard to ensure I learned and won’t make them again.
Emily, your prior experiences have definitely provided you with transferrable skills, which you have clearly articulated.