I loved hearing the nurses speaking about their jobs in the NURSES If Florence Could see Us Now film. What resonated with me most is that nurses can make a difference in so many ways. It does not matter which path you chose, you can have an impact on others lives. One of the nurses spoke about being bold, brave, and courageous when others won’t and that are there so many different paths you can chose to change the world. I believe throughout nursing school, I have begun to develop these qualities. I think I still have a long way to go, but I hope that I keep these things in mind and continue to develop as a person and as a nurse. A population mentioned in the movie that I have yet to have experience with was the Native American population. The nurse spoke about their beliefs and how it can interfere with their care. Some believe in the power of prayer, and your job as the nurse is to advocate for your patient and be able to care for them in the best way possible while still being respectful of their wishes. This can be applied to working with any culture and something I will stay mindful of when working with these populations in the future.
After reviewing the career services presentation and listening to the guest speakers, I definitely was overwhelmed. Even though I felt this way initially, I realized that it helped me prepare for a future interview. I learned that I should always be prepared with questions before I enter. I learned to describe my strengths in an effective way, I would incorporate them with the values of their mission statement. It is important to be confident in both strengths and weaknesses. When addressing weaknesses, I will show motivation to improve and the desire to change. Overall, I learned that it is important to be confident and prepared.
