In my daily life I encounter moments or situations which are touching me or which are emotional for the parents of the child.
My first time, I accompanied a 17-year-old girl to the preparation for the operation, is still in my mind. It was not that easy for her I guess, because she had another mother tongue and didn't understand much. But she did very well. I was just surprised how fast she fell asleep.
Another time I brought a father with his 8-year-old son to the preparation. The son was already asleep from the premedication and seemed quite relaxed. Eventhough, the father and I left before the anesthesia team finished the anesthetisation, because it was too much for him and he was close to tears.
It is understandable. In such a moment you have to let your child go, even if it's only for some hours. You are anxious and maybe don't know the outcome of the operation, yet.
A simple gesture of giving a kleenex, touching the shoulder or squeezing the hand can accomplish a miracle. It is just something little. It says you're here. But for parents it is a sign that they know they're not alone in this difficult situation.
Just a few questions I'm interested about:
What was your most emotional moment on the ward so far? How did you cope with?
What are your simple gestures?
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Becoming a nurse
Short StoryThis is a story collection out of the daily life of a Swiss nursing student. The aim is to share experiences with others. It may be a base for medical discussion. Note: It doesn't matter where you start. The stories are all independent.
