How to Save a Life Ever since I can remember comma saving a life was always my dream. I wasn't the type of kid who wanted to be the president, a lawyer, or a teacher. I played doctor with my baby dolls, not dress-up. Barbie and Ken would be rushed to the doctors’ office because Barbie had too much lipstick on and Ken's shirt was too tight! Unlike Barbie and Ken, I was hardly ever sick as a child, but when I was it was always bad comma and that usually meant that I had to go to the doctor's office. That office was never my type of atmosphere. I hated the doctor with a passion! Eventually I began to realize that the doctors and nurses were only doing what's what was best for you me and that's something I liked. I loved that they always cared about me and my wellbeing, and that was an amazing feeling to me.
When high school came around, I had to decide on a career plan. I was so torn and confused because I didn't want to make the wrong decision. The career plan that I was going to pick was going to decide my classes to help me in the future. That's when I came to a decision that nursing was most certainly my way to go. The reason that I chose nursing is not for the money or the benefits you get from it. It is absolutely but for the burning passion that is in my soul to save a life. I care so much about the health and wellbeing of others, and I want to assist with their medical needs the best way that I can. Also, human anatomy really interests me. I absolutely love to learn about how the human body functions, where the bones are located, different diseases, and cancers. The first doctor's office is to mellow, quiet, and not exciting to me. Everyone who goes to a doctor nine times out of ten don't. It's an ear infection or a runny nose. The thing that I enjoy can't be done in a family health clinic it must be done in the emergency room. Very good explanation of the lack of appeal a doctor's office environment has for you.
What interest me the most when it comes to the medical field is traumatic situations. When I see vehicular accidents happen, my eyes are always glued to the scene because I am a very curious person and always want to see what was going on. It's never because I just want to be nosey; it just really catches my attention comma and when I see the people who do not make it, it breaks my heart. I always wonder if I could have done something to save their life. What feeling would I get when someone’s life is saved thanks to me? This is the question that made me choose my profession and being in the emergency room is where I want to be!
Emergency room Nursing is best suited for me because I can tolerate the sight of and possibly organs coming out a patient's body. I'm not the type of person who is afraid of the unknown or to try new things. My intensity level goes through the roof when something goes wrong in any way, shape, or form. Once my blood starts pumping comma I'm all game for whatever battles life has for me. I cannot explain the amount of excitement that will bring when the doctor yells to get them the tongs or scapula. The best part is when they will shout to get them the defibrillator and begins. My body will probably feel some of the shock just watching all the stress that the patient’s body has. To be able to watch the body have muscle spasms seems very interesting to me. I think that what I really get my attention caught onto is Already I can imagine the adrenaline rush that I will get when the ambulance pulls up or the helicopter lands comma and I will be able to hear the sound of the sirens as the emergency room doors swing open and the patient comes in on the stretcher. My heart pounds fast just thinking about it. One thing I have heard about becoming a nurse is that you can never become attached to your patients because once their time comes to leave, whether it is to heaven or home, you have to let go and cannot get to emotional. Most people cannot put up with seeing these types of things happen comma but its a factor of life, and someone has to do it. I will always try my hardest to never hear the sound of the EKG go off, but sometimes there is nothing you can do. Nursing is going to be hard in the beginning and will most defiantly take some getting used to, but once I can put my emotions aside comma and I should be quite alright. For a nurse losing a patient is never easy because once you stay with them for a while you sort of get attached, and that may be one thing I'll have to overcome. The thing that I'm most concerned about is when a new patient comes in and it is a family member or a close friend and to know that there life is not only on the line but in my hands really scares me. That is a sight that I would never want to see. I would hate to see a loved one in such a life threatening situation but that would cause me to strive for me to work harder to save their life.
Even though I am yet to be a nurse, I think this is going to be the best occupation for me. I don't know all of the challenges that I will have to face comma but I am more than ready to get my hands on every obstacle that comes my way. I'm not afraid to take a stand and help my fellow people in every possible way that I can. Sometimes not knowing is what gives you the real challenge.