New Born
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Committing to one another is a life long journey that my uncle and his ravishing fiance were ready to have. They've only been together for two years but, they knew they were perfect for eachother from the moment he said “hi”. It's as if there souls saw each other and they kind of went "oh, there you are. I've been looking for you." There type of love was one that brought envy yet a sense of cheery to see how contented they where around each other. You could see the amazement in the tinkle of this eye every time he saw or spoke of her. There love was one that was so strong and passionate that you could feel it every time you were around them. A love that inspired not to settle for an ordinary love.
“We have something to tell everyone” my uncle said with a tone in this voice that masked a secret he was about to confess. As he took a long deep breath “I am pregnant!” Priscilla blurted out before my uncle could say a word. The endless smiles and excited screams filled the room a large amount of ecstasy came to our family because it had been news everyone was waiting to hear.
“Wake up Priscilla is in the hospital!” My mother hollered as she quivered my bed until she saw a slight sigh of my body awakening. “She's in labor!” my ecstatic little cousin repeated as she jumped around like a child would on christmas day. I rapidly rose up from my bed feeling a bit dizzy as if my blood pressure took a dive right into my brain. A few moments passed and I began to regain focus from my swift awakening. We sprinted into the car and drove straight to the emergency room. I imagined every way she could possibly look like, from her teeny tiny finger to her toes. constructing my face into pure glee, making the ten minute ride to the hospital endless.
My family and I tackled the hospital door open and jogged to find the front desk like a army of ant would if there ant pile where to get destroyed. “woah woah woah, wait not all nine of you guys can go in there while the baby is being born.” said the cautious nurse, as we unsuccessful tried to sneak into the labor room. hearing her say that brought a bit of sorrow to my overly excited mood.
Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one-hundredth as I counted every tile on the floor below me. Anxiously waiting for any news of the baby. The minutes turned to hours and the hours felt like days, I could no longer bare my excitement. Although my eyelids were heavy the thought of meeting her was greater than any sleepless night ever could be.
I wanted terribly to be one of the first to see her take her first breath into this astonishing new world she would soon call her own. the thought of being one of the first to help bring a life to earth was breathtaking to me, because no one knows what that small new born will grow to be. The physician could be holding in their bare hands the life of our future president, or a brilliant Nobel prize winner, Who is to know? That neonatal nurse or doctor that has helped bring you into the world, has made a slight significance in your life without you remembering or without you even acknowledging their name.
I saw her innocent careless face though the transparent glass and thought, how wonderful it would be to see new life come to be on a daily bases. I saw the way the neonatal nurse hands gently glided through her tiny body you could feel the warmth and gentleness of her hands while she checked for any deficiency in her breath. I way the nurse looked at every single one of her tiny patience melted my heart because her eyes let you know everything she was feeling. the love she holded for does unknow infants, as if she knew because of her they were alive and she would do anything in her power to keep them as is. As a level one neonatal nurse her job consisted of caring for healthy newborns. Even if the he infants stay wouldn't be long.
“Neonatal nurses provide complete care for babies. They attend deliveries, weigh and measure infants, bathe them and monitor their health. They also teach new parents about newborn care and breastfeeding.” (NICU nurse) There is three levels of neonatal nursing “Level two NICUs are designed for less critically ill infants, who may require breathing assistance, help with feedings, or special medication.” (educationcareerarticles) and levell three NICUs are in charge of infants with major birth defects in critical conditions on survival. If you are not quite sure which level of nursery you would be most interested in there in an option called neonatal nurse practitioners. “The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner has opportunities for practice in Levels I, II, and III neonatal centers” (vanderbilt university) The salary of a neonatal nurse is not one to be ashamed of. “One can earn $53,100- $70,000 approximately depending on their place of work “(nursing education) .
Although this type of career is very rewarding its comes with both big and small obstacles that at times can be very scarring to a persons life. For example the death of an infant you tried to save, the thought of that sinless angle pulseless in your arms can be traumatizing. But if this career is something that you over all consider there is some educational steps that have to be taken first. attend a” nursing programs at 4-year schools, Before initially becoming a nurse, you'll need to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) provided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing “(www.ncsbn.org).
“ then become a registered nurse (RN). the majority of neonatal nurses work in hospitals, but you can also work in a clinic, pediatric office, home care or specialty healthcare center “(www.nann.org) “ After 1-2 years as a neonatal RN, you might consider becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP).” (degree directory)
Why would I even care about neonatal nursing you would ask? Imagine having a job where you watch miracle’s happen every day. Where everyday you can make a positive difference in someones life. a job where you get health benefits for yourself and your family. Neonatal nursings is a on growing healthcare career that will become an even bigger career as years pass and technology advances.
Most people are not aware of how a career that you can be proud of can change their lives. You can give the peace of mind to a parent worried about their newborn, or could be given the hard struggle to tell them that the heat beat of the child they have so patiently been waiting for is not longer beating. What ever the situation is this job can bring you much more than just an ordinary career. I can teach you to appreciate your life, your kids, or even your future children. You build bonds with people you meet everyday and learn things that never before would you know if not picked a career like neonatal nursing.
Its important to explore more than just an ordinary career, when choosing a lifetime think about what that career will bring you in the future. Ill it only benefit you money wise? or will it be a career you will enjoy going to everyday of your life? Yes being able to care for yourself and having enough money is important but money isn't everything.
What is the point of money when one is unhappy with their life, money can fix economic problems but it won't bring you happiness. Waking up in the morning knowing you are going to a spend your day doing something you enjoy doing. Rather than dreading your job and feeling like you're in a prison working for money that only pays for material things that won't bring you true joy.
Neonatal nursing is important to those who seek a career not just a job. For those who aren't afraid of excitement, struggles, positive, and negative situations. Who are willing to come into a hands on career and not know what the day may bring them. Neonatal nursing is not just a job its a lifestyle build for those who are not afraid of challenges.Find a career that you will love not just for the money but for the happiness it can bring.
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