I've thought about being an Army nurse, but I wouldn't want to be away from my family for that long of time. I've also thought about being a doctor, but that much time in med-school would take away time from being able to live out what I actually love doing. I've decided I want to be a Neonatal Nurse. These nurses work in the Intensive Care Unit for babies. People have asked me if I can handle it, but in reality, most of the babies live. They might have difficulties, but I would want to know that I did everything I could to make them well.
I followed a few doctors around for interim, and I ended up following a Neonatologist around one day. I got to see how the babies and families were treated, and how the nurses dealt with the babies. They have to wash their hands before they touch a baby and right after, to prevent infection. They also have soothing baby noise makers around. I asked one nurse about it and she said she didn't know if it helped the babies or the nurses more. The job, I can imagine, is emotionally and physically draining, but beyond worth it. I can't imagine spending my day with anything I love more.
Wow, Madeline this is really deep! I never knew this about you! I think this would be an awesome job! You did a great job of leading up to your topic and left your audience guessing what your final job decesion would be! Good job!
ReplyDeleteFascinating that this came from an interim experience--and I love that quote from the nurses. I wonder if babies really like a lot of the behaviors we use towards them or if the behaviors are really meant to sooth our anxiety around the fragile little creature.
ReplyDeleteYou would make a great doctor or Army Nurse. Reconsider. I think you are dismissing these options too soon.