On December 27, 2014, I woke up in the middle of the night experiencing severe chest pains and nausea. My family and I rushed to the hospital where I had several scans and tests performed, only to have the doctors ruled out anything “life-threatening”. However, upon being discharged, I fainted in the hallway. I was readmitted immediately, given an IV, and transferred to University of South Alabama Women and Children's Hospital in Mobile, Alabama I was kept three for three days and two nights in the Pediatric ICU. I was discharged with the diagnosis of ventricular ectopy. Although this was discovered, the doctors had no explanation for the cause of the extreme chest pains, nausea, or fainting because ventricular ectopy is a relatively painless condition. I was sixteen years old.
This experience made me think about how I was spending my time and my future. I was surrounded by a family who encouraged growth and excellence in everything I did. The strive for excellence has influenced my view of my future and personal goals. This excellence has shown itself in my academic achievements and for the goals I have set for myself. I have learned humility through the community …show more content…
The dream of having a career as in pediatric oncology healthcare is not fading away but becoming stronger with each class I take. Pediatric oncology nursing highlights my passion and wish to help children and produce a positive change in their lives. Oncology is traditionally seen as a kind of depressing Just because an person sees a job as heart-breaking or sad does not mean one can not find joy in making a child and his or her family. All in all, nursing is sure to be a meaningful career, overflowing with excitement and lively occurrences. My endeavors have done nothing but fortify my choice to work toward pediatric oncology nursing as my career. I am excited to see what I will offer to the world of healthcare and
This experience made me think about how I was spending my time and my future. I was surrounded by a family who encouraged growth and excellence in everything I did. The strive for excellence has influenced my view of my future and personal goals. This excellence has shown itself in my academic achievements and for the goals I have set for myself. I have learned humility through the community …show more content…
The dream of having a career as in pediatric oncology healthcare is not fading away but becoming stronger with each class I take. Pediatric oncology nursing highlights my passion and wish to help children and produce a positive change in their lives. Oncology is traditionally seen as a kind of depressing Just because an person sees a job as heart-breaking or sad does not mean one can not find joy in making a child and his or her family. All in all, nursing is sure to be a meaningful career, overflowing with excitement and lively occurrences. My endeavors have done nothing but fortify my choice to work toward pediatric oncology nursing as my career. I am excited to see what I will offer to the world of healthcare and