Student Nurse
Providing comprehensive care to older persons during my clinical placement in the rehab area involved me actively helping with bed baths and perineal care. I paid special attention to the comfort and privacy of my patients, and I made sure that their hygienic needs were satisfied with respect. I applied the knowledge I had learned in classes like Anatomy and Physiology 1&2, Development of a Self Nurse, Foundation for Nursing Practicum 1 & 2, Information Literature and Written Communication for Health Science, Intro to Health and Healing, Health and Healing of Older Adults, Health Assessment, and Introductory Sociology in addition to these practical tasks. With this theoretical foundation, I was able to successfully interact with patients and coworkers, comprehend the physiological basis of care, and identify the significance of sociocultural aspects and holistic care in the provision of healthcare. These experiences helped me hone my abilities and gain more self-assurance in my ability to give older persons in rehabilitation settings skilled and compassionate nursing care.