Found My Mentorship

Finally! After more than a month of searching, calling, and emailing hospitals I found my mentorship. I'll be going to San Dimas Community Hospital. I attended the orientation/training last week, had a TB test, turned in all my paperwork and as of today I am now an official volunteer. I even received a uniform and badge :D

By getting everything necessary completed ASAP I was able to pick my top choice for the department I wanted to volunteer in, which is Med-surge. Med-surge is an inpatient unit where you can see a broad variety of patients with medical and surgical cases. I'm really excited to start next Thursday!

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

1. I am currently taking a Nursing 100 class at Citrus College.
2. I will provide evidence of 30 hours through a transcript.
3. The class goes over the basic info I should know about nursing. I get to learn what nursing students need to learn in order to become nurses. There is also a whole section on terminology that will help me to better understand the scholarly articles I read for research.

Blog 6: Second Interview Questions

1. Who is your mentor and where do they work?

     I'm not exactly sure who my mentor will be, but they will work at San Dimas Community Hospital. It depends on what area I am placed in. I just had my volunteer orientation there yesterday.

2. What five questions will you ask them about their background?

• What experience do you have in nursing?
• Where did you go to school?
• What made you want to become a nurse?
• How long did it take you to finish your schooling in order to become a nurse?
• What other requirements besides school are needed to become a nurse?

Blog 5: Project Reflection and Working EQ

The Pentagon: 
(1) Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?
     I'm actually really excited about delving deeper into the world of nursing. Every step I take in the senior project makes me realize how much I am interested in the topic I chose. I love how it's a busy hands on job and I won't have to sit at a desk all day. Nursing has now become my top choice for a future career and I can't wait to learn all about it!

(2) EQ Content:  
     My interview with Deza Avelino allowed me to get a better understanding of what it means to be a nurse. She told me her first hand experiences and helped me see the job through her eyes. She told me about the harsh realities of the job as well. Nursing is a serious profession that can be very stressful at times. However, the satisfaction from helping people and knowing that she can make a positive impact on their lives is worth it for her.

(3) What has worked for you so far in the senior project?
     Getting a head start on what needs to be accomplished for my senior project has been beneficial. I got into a Citrus College class on Nursing which will help me fulfill my first Individual Component.

(4) What hasn't worked so far?  
     I haven't been able to get in contact with a mentor so far. Over the summer I had tried to contact several hospitals in my area for volunteering opportunities with no luck. I decided to go to the San Dimas Community Hospital and they gave me an application that I've filled out and will hopefully be contacted soon.

(5) Finding Value:  

•  What is a potential question you would like to study this year?                              How can a nurse provide the best quality patient care?
•  What do you plan to do for mentorship?                                                                       I plan on mentoring at San Dimas Community Hospital. I currently do not have a mentor. My mother works in the lab at the hospital and can help me find a mentor there.