I am burdened. Burdened with a desire to help those in need before myself. To set aside all emotions and focus on the reality of life or death situations. The amount of stability one needs to do so is almost unimaginable. I have seen the inside of an E.R., been up close and personal with gaping wounds, and seen the pain upon the faces of those reaching out to me for help. What have I gotten myself into? Am I fit to be a health care provider? Can I with stand the hours of strenuous work and the sight of death more than any average person would see in a year? Maybe, possibly, I pray.
I have recently had the opportunity to shadow a wonderful nurse-who also happens to be one of my best friend's mothers that I absolutely love- and from the little time that I was present I saw what a real nurse is supposed to look like. COMPASSIONATE is a perfect description of her. She truly cares for her patients and I saw that right from the start! I am so grateful to have had this experience. I learned a lot, especially about understanding the reality that things don't always go the way they should, but we as medical professions can do our best and try. I love where God is leading me in life. Working with a purpose to serve others in need is a constant reminder to stay grateful and continue to pray with humility.
Nursing school update: I should be hearing back from AUM and possibly Troy in April. Alabama, and UAB around May, hopefully. :)
