05-12 NURSE DAY. ‘So, why do you want to be a nurse?’

 
‘So, why do you want to be a nurse?’

12-5-2021

Possibly the most dreaded question to be asked at your university interview … how do you answer?

For me there was no moment of divine intervention, no following the footsteps of an admired parent or relative but rather a gradual realisation that nursing would be the perfect career for me.

I have been lucky enough to have had the pleasure of meeting some healthcare professionals who have inspired me and I hope to one day equal their skill, diligence and passion.

I think my main source of inspiration to become a nurse comes from an innate desire to help people and care for them in times of need. I am also a person who thrives on being challenged and I always have new goals to achieve, so nursing suits me as few other careers offer as much diversity and learning opportunities.

During my experience volunteering at a local hospice I realised that palliative care is a wonderful area to work in, definitely not sad and depressing as many seem to think!

I have many lovely memories of people I have met and worked with at the hospice. Having this experience and insight into nursing care definitely helped me get through the nerve-wracking experience of applying to university. It’s great to have lots of things to talk about at an interview and my work experience certainly gave me plenty to share and I was able to demonstrate my true passion for the profession.

“It’s great to have lots of things to talk about at an interview”

I would encourage anybody interested in nursing to get some work experience, it’s a brilliant way to find out if nursing would suit you and can be extremely rewarding and it is looked on very favourably by admissions tutors as well as being a lot of fun,  highly insightful and a great learning opportunity.

It was also very rewarding to feel that my input, no matter how small, had an effect on the lives of those I was caring for.

I am due to start my degree in adult nursing this September and I really cannot wait! I am full of beans and bursting with enthusiasm. After a year out from study I am raring to go and get stuck into the beginning of a career I know I will love.  

Ashley Needham starts her degree in adult nursing this September.

 ‘So, why do you want to be a nurse?’

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Nursing Times 27-08-2011 https://www.nursingtimes.net/roles/nurse-educators/so-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-nurse-27-08-2011/

TOPIC 4: How to save someone who is drowning in water

ONE METHOD

If you notice someone rocking vertically in the water and cannot call for help, you must act quickly to determine if the person is drowning and rescue them immediately. A person can drown in a matter of minutes. If you can't find a lifeguard nearby, you have to do the rescue yourself. If you are prepared, you will make a big difference in someone else's life.

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Determine if the person is indeed drowning . The victim is conscious but is unable to call for help because he is in distress. Also, the water is probably ruffling her. It is very important that you recognize these signs as soon as possible, since it only takes 20 to 60 seconds for the person to submerge completely and not be able to rise to the surface. [1]

The victim will move up and down in the water with their mouth just above the surface. Also, the person will be unable to move towards shore. [two]

If someone seems to be in trouble and doesn't ask for help, they probably don't have enough oxygen to scream.

2.

Scream for help. No matter what experience or preparation you have, it is always good to look to other people to help you. Scream that someone is drowning to alert others. Contact emergency numbers immediately, especially if the person is floating face down. [3]

3.

Determine the rescue method you are going to use. Stay calm and find out the best way to rescue the person based on their location and the type of body of water they are in. If possible, find a flotation device. If the person is close to you, use a reach method. If the person is too far away, use an ocean rescue method. [4]

It may take a few seconds to get the person's attention. Stay calm and continue talking to her.

If you have a shepherd's crook, you can use it to reach someone out of reach in a pool or lake.

Use a float or other easy-to-cast rescue device to reach the victim if they are far from shore. This device also serves for an ocean rescue.

As a last resort, you should dive in and swim towards the victim if they are out of your reach.

4. Proceed with the rescue. Stay calm and focus . People who panic are more likely to make mistakes. In addition, they can make the victim tense. Let the victim know that you are coming to their aid.

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