Embedded within the Nurse Characteristics of the Synergy Model of Nursing is a fine thread of gold that allows me to weave a picture of my nursing practice whenever I deem it necessary. Perhaps, it is a little PRN reality review that allows me to evaluate my practice, set goals and discover something special.
I’ve done a little weaving today because the week has been brutal. I hit a little negative snag yesterday as I was overtime more than I ever wanted to be in my whole life! I was in good company with several other people. We were all physically, mentally and psychologically exhausted and I can tell you there was not a lot of positive conversation and none of us were looking for a thread of gold or a silver lining!
Now, in the stillness of the morning, I can think about my day and the culmination of the week in the light of Synergy and I am actually feeling pretty good about nursing and pretty good about what I accomplished this week. I looked at my clinical practice and clinical judgment: wanting but intact. I can think of situations where I have been a good patient advocate and a good nurse advocate. I always try to maintain a high level of caring practice and respond to diverse needs. I have to remind myself that when I am tired and have multiple tasks to do that I have to always keep that aspect fine- tuned. I strive to incorporate communication and collaboration because they can make or break a day.
Looking back on this day I find it ran the gamut from rewarding to hilarious! Perception is the tricky part. And, today I was a facilitator of learning as a preceptor. I hope Miss S. was not too overwhelmed. She had good opportunities to do new hands on things and certainly was challenged to figure out how to organize a day. I can see areas where I was more of a help than a hindrance; albeit I was both! Sometimes preceptors get in the way and sometimes they need to be there to help find the way. I need to find that balance.
The Synergy Model always helps me find new energy, new perspectives, new challenges.
Today I found a little nugget that is my reward for the week. It may actually be a reward for a very long time. I cared for a VietnamVet who had a few bumps in the road this week on his way to a transplant. He was a bright spot: always cheerful, wondering how MY day was going, amenable to having a new nurse, and along with his wife, provided a little levity in my chaos. I’m thinking about Mr. M as I prepare to go north this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends. I am thankful for all the freedoms and privileges that America still embraces and I am thankful for men and women like Mr. M who have sacrificed to secure them. This week he put his life in my hands and I tried to handle it with care.
In spite of a horrendous week, the thread of gold continues to weave a pattern of my nursing practice: not a finished product, but a work in progress that requires a little attention now and then, for within the weave is the reward.
Happy Birthday America! And thank you Mr. M.
Sherry
To be a registered nurse at Clarian, visit Registered Nurse Job Opportunities.
I’ve done a little weaving today because the week has been brutal. I hit a little negative snag yesterday as I was overtime more than I ever wanted to be in my whole life! I was in good company with several other people. We were all physically, mentally and psychologically exhausted and I can tell you there was not a lot of positive conversation and none of us were looking for a thread of gold or a silver lining!
Now, in the stillness of the morning, I can think about my day and the culmination of the week in the light of Synergy and I am actually feeling pretty good about nursing and pretty good about what I accomplished this week. I looked at my clinical practice and clinical judgment: wanting but intact. I can think of situations where I have been a good patient advocate and a good nurse advocate. I always try to maintain a high level of caring practice and respond to diverse needs. I have to remind myself that when I am tired and have multiple tasks to do that I have to always keep that aspect fine- tuned. I strive to incorporate communication and collaboration because they can make or break a day.
Looking back on this day I find it ran the gamut from rewarding to hilarious! Perception is the tricky part. And, today I was a facilitator of learning as a preceptor. I hope Miss S. was not too overwhelmed. She had good opportunities to do new hands on things and certainly was challenged to figure out how to organize a day. I can see areas where I was more of a help than a hindrance; albeit I was both! Sometimes preceptors get in the way and sometimes they need to be there to help find the way. I need to find that balance.
The Synergy Model always helps me find new energy, new perspectives, new challenges.
Today I found a little nugget that is my reward for the week. It may actually be a reward for a very long time. I cared for a VietnamVet who had a few bumps in the road this week on his way to a transplant. He was a bright spot: always cheerful, wondering how MY day was going, amenable to having a new nurse, and along with his wife, provided a little levity in my chaos. I’m thinking about Mr. M as I prepare to go north this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends. I am thankful for all the freedoms and privileges that America still embraces and I am thankful for men and women like Mr. M who have sacrificed to secure them. This week he put his life in my hands and I tried to handle it with care.
In spite of a horrendous week, the thread of gold continues to weave a pattern of my nursing practice: not a finished product, but a work in progress that requires a little attention now and then, for within the weave is the reward.
Happy Birthday America! And thank you Mr. M.
Sherry
To be a registered nurse at Clarian, visit Registered Nurse Job Opportunities.
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