Step 3: Putting in the work
For my third nursing job I headed back to where I started. A senior staff nurse role and back to my friends, closer to family. Adam came back to and we got into a groove.
In this role I really stated stepping into those added extras. I continued studying and was loving applying what I was learning into practice. I developed orientated packs for students and was then coordinating the students coming through. I was given responsibilities of addressing particular issues that came up and was the senior nurse on the shift at times when there was no sister/charge nurse.
I got good at what I did, I was learning theory and was really keen to learn and learn about the conditions that the patients had. I was beginning to become a technical expert and probably hadn't really thought as much about the people skills - either mine or when working with others.
Looking back at this time, I think people saw potential in me and for that I am, and always will be very grateful. I was rough around the edges and had a lot to learn. People put their confidence in me and helped me along. I didn't see it that much at the time I guess which is a thing to remember when you are helping others. They'll look back with gratitude and you'll have made that difference for them.
What about you?
Your promopts for reflecting on your carrer path.
When did it start to feel like you were getting good at what you do?
Who saw your potential and gave you a helping hand?
When did you develop something tangible that made a difference for a group of staff?
