Thanks for stopping by the new blog. I've never tried this before, but a recent experience was the instigator- and I'd like to share that experience.
I returned from a trauma nursing course yesterday. On the way home, I was filled with awe at the experience. The course was fantastic, with great instructors. The most educational bit however, was the class. Nine out of twelve of the students were new nurses. They were bright and fresh, with an amazing vitality and enthusiasm. I felt sorry for them at first, at their naivette. They'll lose that all too soon as they learn how things REALLY are. Then something happened. I was inspired. I remember starting out in nursing, jumping into critical care, eager to learn. I was standing by my preceptor as a Dr. started ranting about how new nurses shouldn't be there, stupid, don't know enough.... Here's MY rant. New nurses should be REQUIRED in critical settings. Do they know as much? -No. They don't have the clinical experience, they haven't seen the things that can go haywire (the things that aren't in the book), and they don't know the tricks you pick up after years working with other nurses. That's what us old crusties are for. We can teach them, help them. What they bring to the table is vitality and innocence, a fresh new outlook desperately needed in a place stale and stagnant. They are a reminder of what's fascinating about the art and science of medicine. A beautiful reminder of the passion lost along the way- why we're here in the first place.
Posted by at July 3, 2003 09:08 AMSo many times we forget how wounderous the things we do are.
Posted by: Dan on July 7, 2003 11:10 AMNo forgeting please.
Cache, your new job is one of the coolest jobs that I heard anyone having in a very long time.
That is from someone who is constantly told he has a cool job. 8-)
Posted by: Dean on July 10, 2003 02:55 PMHi Cashe I read your comment's about your job, I'm
happy that you found a job that excites you. I'm hoping that Dan does also. I hope to see you both soon, I am in love with my new home and the possibilities of it. We are in the midst of our visitor's season. when most everyone visit's us. although everyone is welcome all year long. anyway we have had alot of company which both Pop and I love. So visit soon.