NurseK21

Thank you so much. I will check that out!

i am finally in my final year of nursing school (something that i thought could never be accomplished). in my spring 2011 semester i had a life changing experience that really opened my eyes. i actually had the opportunity to do a clinical rotation at comer children's hospital in chicago. like every nursing student, i really did not know what i wanted to do when i completed college or what department to work in. however, one night at clinical i was presented with an opportunity that few have; i was able to go to the nicu for a few hours of clinical. being excited for a new experience, i grew weary if i could actually make it a few hours seeing these babies the size of your hand with numerous tubes and bandages the size of pencil lead laying hopelessly in beds. the nicu was a huge eye opener. i instantly fell in love with them. i loved the feeling of holding a baby when the nurse changed the bedding. most of all, i loved the feeling of when i was feeding the tiny peanut; it made me feel like "this is what i was supposed to do." i instantly had butterflies in my stomach. i loved watching this baby eat; it made me feel a sense of accomplishment. in reality, i am scared and nervous to start this journey. i am scared of the bad times but anxious for the good. does every nicu/ icu/ nurse in general feel this way? how do you know if you are supposed to be a nicu nurse? :heartbeat just a few thoughts.

Hey everyone, What is your definition of life or how do you know when you have lived a fulfilled life in general? I have to do this for school so any comments would be appreciated! Thank you.