Just thought this would be an intersting topic since I am becoming more aware that some of my peers aren't completely ready, including I.
I am speaking on terms of physically and mentally/spiritually.
To share where I'm at, I feel I'm not ready on the physical aspect of nursing. The idea of ambulating a patient over a specific weight by myself is a little daunting. I'm hoping (for safety concerns) I'll never have to do some of these things by myself. I am currently working on trying to strengthen myself in this area.
I combined spiritually and mentally because many people do have belief systems that limit them, whether they realize it or not.
My advocation on this is that I will be able to treat a patient as fairly as the next patient without preconceived judgement due to a limiting belief. This goes for many unlisted "controversial" topics that currently exist in healthcare.
My mind is capable of wrapping around the fact people are different, and the patient should come prior to whatever my beliefs are.
So, how ready are you nursing school, physically and mentally?
openyourmind
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Thank you for sharing norlns24.