Internship Sales Project
Camilla Dinkins, Kenneth Ainge
Group 4
Why Should You Consider an Internship?
Reason #1- To help you choose a career An internship is a great way to explore a career and find out if it is really what you want to do. You will have the opportunity to see what it is like to actually work in the field you are considering. Without this on the job experience, you could end up with a career you don’t enjoy.
Reason #2- To supplement your classroom learning Many students who complete an internship report that they learned things during their internship that they never would have been able to learn in a classroom alone.
Reason #3- To increase your chances of getting the job you want after graduation The job market is very competitive. If you want to get a leading edge on competitiveness, do an internship! The experience you gain will be very valuable to an employer, and will look great on your resume.
Reason #4- Money In addition to the great educational opportunities and experience an internship provides, many internships are paid. They can also help you get a better paying job in the long run.
Reason #5- Networking An internship is a great way to meet professionals in your chosen career field. You will have the opportunity to meet people who could be valuable in helping you get a job later on.
Reason #6- For College Credit Many college degree programs require an internship before graduation, and will give you college credit for your internship time.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Elevator Speech
My name is Camilla Dinkins. I am a full-time student at Utah Valley University, where I have been studying for the past two years. I will have my associates degree in University Studies in April, and will continue on to pursue a bachelor's in the fall. I have work experience in customer service and clerical positions. I am very organized and detail oriented. I work well under stress and manage time well. I am hard-working and motivated. I want a career where I can use my skills and abilities to make a significant contribution and help people.
It was interesting to actually give this speech aloud. I think it is important to practice it over and over so I will feel comfortable saying it to a prospective employer.
It was interesting to actually give this speech aloud. I think it is important to practice it over and over so I will feel comfortable saying it to a prospective employer.
Tempting 10
Health Care Industry:
1. Certified Nurse Midwife
2. OBGYN
3. Physician Assistant
4. Registered Nurse
5. Surgeon
6. Pediatrician
7. Chiropractor
8. Public Health Nurse
9. Ultrasound Technician
10. Medical Lab Technician
Mental Health Industry:
1. Psychologist
2. Clinical Social Worker
3. Marriage and family therapist
4. Clinical Psychologist
5. Career Counselor
6. School Counselor
7. Psychiatrist
8. Pediatric psychologist
9. Substance abuse counselor
10. Nurse psychotherapist
1. Certified Nurse Midwife
2. OBGYN
3. Physician Assistant
4. Registered Nurse
5. Surgeon
6. Pediatrician
7. Chiropractor
8. Public Health Nurse
9. Ultrasound Technician
10. Medical Lab Technician
Mental Health Industry:
1. Psychologist
2. Clinical Social Worker
3. Marriage and family therapist
4. Clinical Psychologist
5. Career Counselor
6. School Counselor
7. Psychiatrist
8. Pediatric psychologist
9. Substance abuse counselor
10. Nurse psychotherapist
Webquest Report
Camilla Dinkins
10259713
Webquest Report
REGISTERED NURSE
1. What is the title of the occupation? Registered Nurse
2. What is the nature of the work? Treating patients and providing support for patients and their families in a medical setting.
3. What is the work environment? Work in a well-lit comfortable health care facility. This occupation requires lots of standing, stretching, bending, walking and some lifting. Many work on call and must work nights, weekends, and holidays.
4. What training is required? Nursing requires least an Associate’s degree. A bachelor’s is optional.
5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they? To be a registered nurse, you must pass the NCLEX-RN, a national licensing exam required by all US States. Nurses need to participate in continuing education throughout their careers. There may be more qualifications for specific specializations.
6. What is the potential for advancement? With experience and more training, there are possibilities of advancing to management nursing positions.
7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? 2.6 million In Utah? 27,890
8. What are the projections for employment is the US? 2.2% per year, faster than average growth.
In Utah? 4.1%
9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation? $66,530 is the median wage for registered nurses.
10. What are the related occupations? Dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, EMTs and paramedics, LPNs and LVNs, Physician’s Assistants
11. What skills are required? Social perceptiveness, active listening, coordination, speaking, critical thinking, reading comprehension, service orientation, monitoring, judgment and decision making, writing
12. What are the interests? Social, Investigative, Conventional
13. What are the work styles? Concern for others, integrity, dependability, stress tolerance, self-control, attention to detail, cooperation, adaptation/flexibility, initiative, independence
14. What are the work values? Relationships, support, achievement
15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field? ISFJs, ESFJs
SOCIAL WORKER
1. What is the title of the occupation? Social Worker
2. What is the nature of the work? Social Workers help people cope with and solve problems in their lives.
3. What is the work environment? Usually in an office. Work can be stressful and challenging.
4. What training is required? At least a Bachelor’s degree, but most positions require a Master’s Degree.
5. Are there other qualifications? Yes If so, what are they? Licensure is required in all states. Most states require 2 years of supervised clinical experience. Social Workers need to be emotionally mature, subjective, and responsible.
6. What is the potential for advancement? Advancement to supervisor, program manager, assistant director, or executive director of a social service agency or department usually requires an advanced degree and related work experience. Some social workers go into private practice.
7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? 642,000 jobs In Utah? 1,348
8. What are the projections for employment is the US? 1.1% increase per year, faster than average.
In Utah? 2.6% per year
9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation? $42,750 is the median wage for all social workers.
10. What are the related occupations? Clergy, counselors, health educators
11. What skills are required? Active listening, reading comprehension, social perceptiveness, speaking, service orientation, critical thinking, negotiation, learning strategies, complex problem solving, writing.
12. What are the interests? Social, Investigative
13. What are the work styles? Integrity, concern for others, dependability, self-control, adaptation/flexibility, stress tolerance, social orientation, cooperation, initiative, attention to detail
14. What are the work values? Relationships, achievement, independence
15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field? ISFJs, ESFJs, ESFPs, ISFPs, ENFJs, INFJs, ENFPs, INFPs
RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST/TECHNICIAN
1. What is the title of the occupation? Radiology Technologist/Technician
2. What is the nature of the work? Radiologic technologists and technicians perform diagnostic imaging examinations like x rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography.
3. What is the work environment? Technicians must be on their feet for long periods, and must lift and turn patients. Work is done at the machines, or at the patient’s bedside.
4. What training is required? Certificates, associates degree, bachelors degrees. Associate’s degree programs are most common.
5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they? State licensure is required. 24 hours of continuing education is required every two years to maintain licensure.
6. What is the potential for advancement? With training and education, you can get specific specializations. You can advance to a Radiology Assistant.
7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? 214,700 In Utah? 1440
8. What are the projections for employment is the US? 1.7% per year, faster than average.
In Utah? 3.3%
9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation? $54,180
10. What are the related occupations? Cardiovascular technologists, diagnostic medical sonographers, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists
11. What skills are required? Active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, critical thinking, writing, instructing, learning strategies, service orientation, active learning, coordination
12. What are the interests? Realistic, Conventional, Social
13. What are the work styles? Concern for others, attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, stress tolerance, self-control, adaptability/flexibility, integrity, independence, initiative
14. What are the work values? Relationships, support, achievement
15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field? ISFJs, ESFJs
CONCLUSIONS
After researching these three careers, I think that nursing is the one best suited to my personality, interests, and values. This assignment was very helpful to me in making that decision.
10259713
Webquest Report
REGISTERED NURSE
1. What is the title of the occupation? Registered Nurse
2. What is the nature of the work? Treating patients and providing support for patients and their families in a medical setting.
3. What is the work environment? Work in a well-lit comfortable health care facility. This occupation requires lots of standing, stretching, bending, walking and some lifting. Many work on call and must work nights, weekends, and holidays.
4. What training is required? Nursing requires least an Associate’s degree. A bachelor’s is optional.
5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they? To be a registered nurse, you must pass the NCLEX-RN, a national licensing exam required by all US States. Nurses need to participate in continuing education throughout their careers. There may be more qualifications for specific specializations.
6. What is the potential for advancement? With experience and more training, there are possibilities of advancing to management nursing positions.
7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? 2.6 million In Utah? 27,890
8. What are the projections for employment is the US? 2.2% per year, faster than average growth.
In Utah? 4.1%
9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation? $66,530 is the median wage for registered nurses.
10. What are the related occupations? Dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, EMTs and paramedics, LPNs and LVNs, Physician’s Assistants
11. What skills are required? Social perceptiveness, active listening, coordination, speaking, critical thinking, reading comprehension, service orientation, monitoring, judgment and decision making, writing
12. What are the interests? Social, Investigative, Conventional
13. What are the work styles? Concern for others, integrity, dependability, stress tolerance, self-control, attention to detail, cooperation, adaptation/flexibility, initiative, independence
14. What are the work values? Relationships, support, achievement
15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field? ISFJs, ESFJs
SOCIAL WORKER
1. What is the title of the occupation? Social Worker
2. What is the nature of the work? Social Workers help people cope with and solve problems in their lives.
3. What is the work environment? Usually in an office. Work can be stressful and challenging.
4. What training is required? At least a Bachelor’s degree, but most positions require a Master’s Degree.
5. Are there other qualifications? Yes If so, what are they? Licensure is required in all states. Most states require 2 years of supervised clinical experience. Social Workers need to be emotionally mature, subjective, and responsible.
6. What is the potential for advancement? Advancement to supervisor, program manager, assistant director, or executive director of a social service agency or department usually requires an advanced degree and related work experience. Some social workers go into private practice.
7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? 642,000 jobs In Utah? 1,348
8. What are the projections for employment is the US? 1.1% increase per year, faster than average.
In Utah? 2.6% per year
9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation? $42,750 is the median wage for all social workers.
10. What are the related occupations? Clergy, counselors, health educators
11. What skills are required? Active listening, reading comprehension, social perceptiveness, speaking, service orientation, critical thinking, negotiation, learning strategies, complex problem solving, writing.
12. What are the interests? Social, Investigative
13. What are the work styles? Integrity, concern for others, dependability, self-control, adaptation/flexibility, stress tolerance, social orientation, cooperation, initiative, attention to detail
14. What are the work values? Relationships, achievement, independence
15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field? ISFJs, ESFJs, ESFPs, ISFPs, ENFJs, INFJs, ENFPs, INFPs
RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST/TECHNICIAN
1. What is the title of the occupation? Radiology Technologist/Technician
2. What is the nature of the work? Radiologic technologists and technicians perform diagnostic imaging examinations like x rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography.
3. What is the work environment? Technicians must be on their feet for long periods, and must lift and turn patients. Work is done at the machines, or at the patient’s bedside.
4. What training is required? Certificates, associates degree, bachelors degrees. Associate’s degree programs are most common.
5. Are there other qualifications? If so, what are they? State licensure is required. 24 hours of continuing education is required every two years to maintain licensure.
6. What is the potential for advancement? With training and education, you can get specific specializations. You can advance to a Radiology Assistant.
7. How many jobs are there in the occupation in the US? 214,700 In Utah? 1440
8. What are the projections for employment is the US? 1.7% per year, faster than average.
In Utah? 3.3%
9. What are the typical earnings for the occupation? $54,180
10. What are the related occupations? Cardiovascular technologists, diagnostic medical sonographers, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists
11. What skills are required? Active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, critical thinking, writing, instructing, learning strategies, service orientation, active learning, coordination
12. What are the interests? Realistic, Conventional, Social
13. What are the work styles? Concern for others, attention to detail, dependability, cooperation, stress tolerance, self-control, adaptability/flexibility, integrity, independence, initiative
14. What are the work values? Relationships, support, achievement
15. What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in the field? ISFJs, ESFJs
CONCLUSIONS
After researching these three careers, I think that nursing is the one best suited to my personality, interests, and values. This assignment was very helpful to me in making that decision.
Goal Sheet
Camilla Dinkins
Goal Sheet
CLSS 2100
April 20, 2011
Short-term goals:
1. Research the three programs I am deciding between. Meet with academic advisors and ask questions, and make a final decision about which program to apply for by May 31, 2011.
2. Create a schedule to organize my time so I will be able to meet my goal of writing at least 4 articles per week during the summer of 2011. Set aside two hours per day to write articles. Create this schedule by May 1, 2011.
3. Plan which semester to take each prerequisite class. Register for prerequisite classes by May 31, 2011.
Mid-term goals:
1. Apply for and get into the program I chose in May 2011, by the end of Spring Semester of 2012. (Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Radiology Tech.)
To accomplish this goal, I need to:
a. Get A’s in my prerequisite classes
b. Find out what all the steps are in the application process and complete them on time.
c. Study for and take the TEAS test, or other tests required before applying to my program.
2. Complete my degree and get a job as a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, or Radiology Technician by May 2014.
To accomplish this goal, I need to:
a. Schedule my time carefully and study hard in school, so I can complete my degree in time.
b. Do an internship during summer 2012, to help me begin networking and exploring job options.
c. Network with others in my career field.
d. Create a resume during my final semester.
e. Attend job fairs and meet with potential employers during my final semester.
f. Apply for jobs during my final semester.
3. Get married in an LDS Temple by the time I graduate.
To accomplish this goal, I need to:
a. Remain worthy to attend the temple.
b. Make time to date regularly, to pursue possible relationships.
Goal Sheet
CLSS 2100
April 20, 2011
Short-term goals:
1. Research the three programs I am deciding between. Meet with academic advisors and ask questions, and make a final decision about which program to apply for by May 31, 2011.
2. Create a schedule to organize my time so I will be able to meet my goal of writing at least 4 articles per week during the summer of 2011. Set aside two hours per day to write articles. Create this schedule by May 1, 2011.
3. Plan which semester to take each prerequisite class. Register for prerequisite classes by May 31, 2011.
Mid-term goals:
1. Apply for and get into the program I chose in May 2011, by the end of Spring Semester of 2012. (Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Radiology Tech.)
To accomplish this goal, I need to:
a. Get A’s in my prerequisite classes
b. Find out what all the steps are in the application process and complete them on time.
c. Study for and take the TEAS test, or other tests required before applying to my program.
2. Complete my degree and get a job as a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, or Radiology Technician by May 2014.
To accomplish this goal, I need to:
a. Schedule my time carefully and study hard in school, so I can complete my degree in time.
b. Do an internship during summer 2012, to help me begin networking and exploring job options.
c. Network with others in my career field.
d. Create a resume during my final semester.
e. Attend job fairs and meet with potential employers during my final semester.
f. Apply for jobs during my final semester.
3. Get married in an LDS Temple by the time I graduate.
To accomplish this goal, I need to:
a. Remain worthy to attend the temple.
b. Make time to date regularly, to pursue possible relationships.
Updated Personal Action Plan
• Camilla Dinkins
• Personal Action Plan
• CLSS 2100
• 04/20/11
SUMMER 2011
Meet with a Pre-Nursing Advisor and get more information about the nursing program.
Meet with a Respiratory Therapy Advisor and get more information about the RT program.
Meet with the Radiology advisor and get more info on the Weber State Radiology Tech program.
Apply the decision making models I have learned in CLSS 2100 and decide which program to apply for.
Enroll in prerequisites to my chosen program for Fall 2011.
Plan what courses I will take each semester until graduation.
Write at least 4 articles per week to make extra money during the summer.
Apply for financial/tuition assistance through DWS.
FALL 2011
Work hard and get all A’s in my pre-requisite classes.
Explore specific occupations within the career field I have chosen.
Do some Networking in my career field.
Write one article per week.
SPRING 2012
Apply for Scholarships
Work hard and get all A’s in my pre-requisite classes
Take any necessary pre-application testing.
Apply for the school and the program I have chosen.
Apply for financial aid and scholarships.
Meet with my advisor to make sure I have done all I need to do.
Register for Fall 2012 classes.
Write one article per week to earn some money.
SUMMER 2012
Take any remaining prerequisite classes necessary.
Plan my courses for the next four semesters.
Write 1-4 articles per week, depending on school enrollment.
FALL 2012
Begin Program for my chosen major.
Study hard and get good grades!
SPRING 2013
Apply for scholarships.
Continue working on my program.
Keep studying hard and getting good grades.
Apply for a Summer Internship.
SUMMER 2013
Do an internship.
Write 4 articles per week.
FALL 2013
Continue working on my program.
Keep studying hard and getting good grades.
Start looking for options for a job after graduation.
SPRING 2014
Continue working on my program.
Keep studying hard and getting good grades.
Create a Resume.
Attend Career Fairs and meet potential employers in person.
Apply for a job.
Graduate!
• Personal Action Plan
• CLSS 2100
• 04/20/11
SUMMER 2011
Meet with a Pre-Nursing Advisor and get more information about the nursing program.
Meet with a Respiratory Therapy Advisor and get more information about the RT program.
Meet with the Radiology advisor and get more info on the Weber State Radiology Tech program.
Apply the decision making models I have learned in CLSS 2100 and decide which program to apply for.
Enroll in prerequisites to my chosen program for Fall 2011.
Plan what courses I will take each semester until graduation.
Write at least 4 articles per week to make extra money during the summer.
Apply for financial/tuition assistance through DWS.
FALL 2011
Work hard and get all A’s in my pre-requisite classes.
Explore specific occupations within the career field I have chosen.
Do some Networking in my career field.
Write one article per week.
SPRING 2012
Apply for Scholarships
Work hard and get all A’s in my pre-requisite classes
Take any necessary pre-application testing.
Apply for the school and the program I have chosen.
Apply for financial aid and scholarships.
Meet with my advisor to make sure I have done all I need to do.
Register for Fall 2012 classes.
Write one article per week to earn some money.
SUMMER 2012
Take any remaining prerequisite classes necessary.
Plan my courses for the next four semesters.
Write 1-4 articles per week, depending on school enrollment.
FALL 2012
Begin Program for my chosen major.
Study hard and get good grades!
SPRING 2013
Apply for scholarships.
Continue working on my program.
Keep studying hard and getting good grades.
Apply for a Summer Internship.
SUMMER 2013
Do an internship.
Write 4 articles per week.
FALL 2013
Continue working on my program.
Keep studying hard and getting good grades.
Start looking for options for a job after graduation.
SPRING 2014
Continue working on my program.
Keep studying hard and getting good grades.
Create a Resume.
Attend Career Fairs and meet potential employers in person.
Apply for a job.
Graduate!
Job Shadow- Respiratory Therapist
Camilla Dinkins
Job Shadow
CLSS 2100
April 19, 2011
I shadowed Ron Haskell, who is a Respiratory Therapist at Utah Valley Regional Hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit in Provo, Utah. I asked him the following questions:
1. What do you enjoy most about your job? I love working here in the NICU. I love working with the babies. It is a fun and usually happy environment to work in. I also love the people I work with. I have been here 29 years and I still enjoy what I do.
2. Can you tell me about your schooling and other steps you took to get where you are today?
When I started out 29 years ago, respiratory therapists were trained here in the hospital, instead of going to school. When the requirements changed, I enrolled in an online program and tested out of most of the classes, to earn my certificate.
3. What do you dislike about your job? I don’t like the hospital politics. Sometimes there are issues between nurses and therapists. It isn’t so bad in our hospital, but in other hospitals it is much worse. You also have to deal with difficult doctors sometimes. I don’t like that they are able to come in for a few minutes and make changes, when we are the ones working with the babies all day.
4. What is your typical day like? Each therapist is assigned to 3 or 4 babies. I spend the day watching the babies, and responding to alarms on their monitors, suctioning them, etc. At the beginning of the day, the doctor does his rounds, and I discuss each baby with him and make a plan for care for the day. Usually I am pretty busy running back and forth from baby to baby. I also spend a good deal of my time charting on paper charts as well as on the computer.
5. How many hours per week and per day do you typically work? We work 12 hour shifts, from 6 to 6. Three shifts per week.
6. What are the differences between working in the NICU as a therapist, and working in the NICU as a nurse? Each nurse is assigned to two babies. The nurse is responsible for the feeding, diaper changing, monitoring, scheduling tests, and charting. So, they have a wider variety of responsibilities, and fewer babies. Respiratory Therapists have a more specific function, and more babies to care for. Our job is more technical, and problem solving, and a nurse’s job is more social, more caring for the patient. We help each other with whatever is needed. For example, a nurse is responsible for diaper changing, and I am responsible for suctioning. If a baby needs a diaper change and I am right there, I will change the diaper. If a baby needs suctioning, and I am busy, the nurse can do the suctioning.
7. What are some of the benefits you enjoy most about your job? As a Respiratory Therapist, I get a great deal of autonomy. No one supervises my work, and I am able to make decisions and diagnose problems with my patients. I like being responsible for myself.
8. How often do you lose a baby? Is that difficult for you? How do you deal with it? We don’t lose babies very often. Maybe two or three a year. Yes, it is difficult, but usually when we lose a baby, it was meant to be. The baby usually had genetic problems or was born way too early. Usually they are suffering, and because of that, we are happy to see them relieved of their suffering. I do have to leave me job at work. I don’t call in from home to see how a baby is doing. You have to try not to get attached, as a defense mechanism. To protect yourself.
I really enjoyed having this experience. I feel more confident and excited about working in the medical field. It was great to see what it is actually like to work as a respiratory therapist. I am also interested in nursing, and during this job shadow, I was able to observe respiratory therapists as well as nurses, and talk with them both. I think I would enjoy both professions, but I am leaning toward nursing after this experience. One thing I learned about myself is that I have a passion for working with babies. I would absolutely love working in a newborn ICU.
Job Shadow
CLSS 2100
April 19, 2011
I shadowed Ron Haskell, who is a Respiratory Therapist at Utah Valley Regional Hospital’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit in Provo, Utah. I asked him the following questions:
1. What do you enjoy most about your job? I love working here in the NICU. I love working with the babies. It is a fun and usually happy environment to work in. I also love the people I work with. I have been here 29 years and I still enjoy what I do.
2. Can you tell me about your schooling and other steps you took to get where you are today?
When I started out 29 years ago, respiratory therapists were trained here in the hospital, instead of going to school. When the requirements changed, I enrolled in an online program and tested out of most of the classes, to earn my certificate.
3. What do you dislike about your job? I don’t like the hospital politics. Sometimes there are issues between nurses and therapists. It isn’t so bad in our hospital, but in other hospitals it is much worse. You also have to deal with difficult doctors sometimes. I don’t like that they are able to come in for a few minutes and make changes, when we are the ones working with the babies all day.
4. What is your typical day like? Each therapist is assigned to 3 or 4 babies. I spend the day watching the babies, and responding to alarms on their monitors, suctioning them, etc. At the beginning of the day, the doctor does his rounds, and I discuss each baby with him and make a plan for care for the day. Usually I am pretty busy running back and forth from baby to baby. I also spend a good deal of my time charting on paper charts as well as on the computer.
5. How many hours per week and per day do you typically work? We work 12 hour shifts, from 6 to 6. Three shifts per week.
6. What are the differences between working in the NICU as a therapist, and working in the NICU as a nurse? Each nurse is assigned to two babies. The nurse is responsible for the feeding, diaper changing, monitoring, scheduling tests, and charting. So, they have a wider variety of responsibilities, and fewer babies. Respiratory Therapists have a more specific function, and more babies to care for. Our job is more technical, and problem solving, and a nurse’s job is more social, more caring for the patient. We help each other with whatever is needed. For example, a nurse is responsible for diaper changing, and I am responsible for suctioning. If a baby needs a diaper change and I am right there, I will change the diaper. If a baby needs suctioning, and I am busy, the nurse can do the suctioning.
7. What are some of the benefits you enjoy most about your job? As a Respiratory Therapist, I get a great deal of autonomy. No one supervises my work, and I am able to make decisions and diagnose problems with my patients. I like being responsible for myself.
8. How often do you lose a baby? Is that difficult for you? How do you deal with it? We don’t lose babies very often. Maybe two or three a year. Yes, it is difficult, but usually when we lose a baby, it was meant to be. The baby usually had genetic problems or was born way too early. Usually they are suffering, and because of that, we are happy to see them relieved of their suffering. I do have to leave me job at work. I don’t call in from home to see how a baby is doing. You have to try not to get attached, as a defense mechanism. To protect yourself.
I really enjoyed having this experience. I feel more confident and excited about working in the medical field. It was great to see what it is actually like to work as a respiratory therapist. I am also interested in nursing, and during this job shadow, I was able to observe respiratory therapists as well as nurses, and talk with them both. I think I would enjoy both professions, but I am leaning toward nursing after this experience. One thing I learned about myself is that I have a passion for working with babies. I would absolutely love working in a newborn ICU.
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