For as long as I can remember, I've always had a fascination with mental disorders. The idea that chemical imbalances, traumatic experiences, drug use, and genetics can alter a person's behaviour and sense of reality always amazed me. My heart always went out to those who were affected personally, or by a family member, as I have witnessed some friends go through depression and mental issues.
As I approach hospital placement in January, I question myself as to what aspect of nursing I see myself in the future.
I was speaking to my best friend, who is a Registered Nurse, and I asked her about her experience when she worked with the mentally ill. As she explained the things she saw and heard, and the people she treated and their conditions, she peaked my interest. She then blurted out to me, "I think you'd be great in mental health and addiction." I asked her why she thought that, and she replied, "because you've always had the ability to understand people. You never judge people, and you've always been a great listener." This gave me validation to the direction I have always wanted to take. And with this, I now have a better understanding of who I want to be and who I want to work with and help as a nurse. As I continue this journey through school, I will definitely keep my options open, but I do feel that mental health or psychiatric nursing is where I want to be. Will this change over the next three and a half years? I'll keep you posted!
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I think that that it'll be for you. I've seen how passionate you are about certain topics and how involved you are when we watch specific TV shows. You will be make a wonderful Mental Health nurse.
your a really nice person when trying to help others and i think that you will excel in this field of nursing. good luck!
Thanks for the support... good luck with your future endeavors as well!
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