I have posted an earlier entry about the online magazine for nurse,Scrubs, which is in itself a very good source of information and inspiration, not only for those in the Nursing profession but I guess it is applicable for all. Well, we can all be nurses right? For as long as we have the willingness and determination to help others heal and walk towards a better life through good health practices. My aunts, cousins and even my sister are in the Nursing profession. When one is sick in our clan, we do not worry because we are assured of a nurse to take care of us. However, my mom, who is not a nurse, but, a teacher by profession, also gives the best care as a nurse should. Well, regardless of the profession, if the heart is willing, then anyone can be a nurse...
Nursing, by profession is humbling and life saving. But to a nurse, I am pretty sure, it is life changing. When we deal with death or a near death situation affecting others, and when we do not know what to do about it, we end up on our knees to pray. Helping others realize the inevitable, at the same time helping others move on and heal psychologically, emotionally, even spiritually. Chances are, if tragedy strikes others, a nurse is the willing companion. She or he is there for the patient. But what happens when the tragedy will strike and hit the nurse herself. Let's say for example, not being able to hear anymore, or not being able to walk anymore... Should the nurse simply give up nursing? How can the rest of the nursing community help a fellow nurse in need of healing? When disability strikes, it is not only the physical aspect of a person that is in question parallel to the nursing profession. But mostly, the psychological and emotional as well. However, if a nurse with disability will be given a chance to go back to work as a nurse despite the disability, I am pretty sure that it will make the nurse feel better about the world and about herself. Nothing is ever more frustrating than not being able to do the things that you are used to do, especially when you know you do it well. In the US, this problem is not so much of a problem because of the disability act that supports nurse with disability. They can still function with the help of gadgets and the cooperation of the people in her/his environment. So I wouldn't be surprised that a nurse in a hospital will do her rounds on a scooter. I read that in Scrubs... if you wish to do the same follow this link:
http://www.scrubsmag.com/articles/money/money-heart/would-you-accept-rn-scooter/?utm_source=b
Inspiring right? As an advocate for Special Education, I do believe that students with disability should be allowed to take up nursing. They should not be treated differently because in one way or another, they can still be able to function as equally as that person without any disability.
Nursing, by profession is humbling and life saving. But to a nurse, I am pretty sure, it is life changing. When we deal with death or a near death situation affecting others, and when we do not know what to do about it, we end up on our knees to pray. Helping others realize the inevitable, at the same time helping others move on and heal psychologically, emotionally, even spiritually. Chances are, if tragedy strikes others, a nurse is the willing companion. She or he is there for the patient. But what happens when the tragedy will strike and hit the nurse herself. Let's say for example, not being able to hear anymore, or not being able to walk anymore... Should the nurse simply give up nursing? How can the rest of the nursing community help a fellow nurse in need of healing? When disability strikes, it is not only the physical aspect of a person that is in question parallel to the nursing profession. But mostly, the psychological and emotional as well. However, if a nurse with disability will be given a chance to go back to work as a nurse despite the disability, I am pretty sure that it will make the nurse feel better about the world and about herself. Nothing is ever more frustrating than not being able to do the things that you are used to do, especially when you know you do it well. In the US, this problem is not so much of a problem because of the disability act that supports nurse with disability. They can still function with the help of gadgets and the cooperation of the people in her/his environment. So I wouldn't be surprised that a nurse in a hospital will do her rounds on a scooter. I read that in Scrubs... if you wish to do the same follow this link:
http://www.scrubsmag.com/articles/money/money-heart/would-you-accept-rn-scooter/?utm_source=b
Inspiring right? As an advocate for Special Education, I do believe that students with disability should be allowed to take up nursing. They should not be treated differently because in one way or another, they can still be able to function as equally as that person without any disability.
No comments:
Post a Comment