After a year and a half of pre/co-requisites, I have finally begun the actual nursing program. While in clinicals it dawned on me that much of this first phase involves assuming the identity of a health care professional. That is, changing from a "regular person" to a nurse. I hope that makes sense.
My question is--at what point did you realize, "hey, I'm a nurse!"
Is that something that happens gradually in time, or all at once? When did this happen for you? In school or when you passed the boards? Can it be taught (probably not) or is it with experience (probably).
FOR ME ITS NOT JUST A JOB BUT NOT ALL OF WHO I AM EITHER. IT HAS MADE ME APPRECIATE HEALTH AND ACCEPT DEATH. NOT MANY VOCATIONS DO THAT. MOST JUST MAKE YOU WISH YOU WERE DEAD.LOL
hpyrn
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FOR ME ITS NOT JUST A JOB BUT NOT ALL OF WHO I AM EITHER. IT HAS MADE ME APPRECIATE HEALTH AND ACCEPT DEATH. NOT MANY VOCATIONS DO THAT. MOST JUST MAKE YOU WISH YOU WERE DEAD.LOL