Looking back on my past ideas on what it means to be a nurse I still believe in everything I wrote, but I have a more developed point of view now. In Nursing 202, I have been learning about how nurses are a critical part of the medical team. They are the advocate for the patient and their family to this group of healthcare professionals. This is extremely important when it comes to communication and trust in the medical setting. A nurse is there to relay any questions or concerns the patient may have, to the doctors or therapist. Nurses develop a sense of an understanding with the patient about what they are feeling and what they may need at any given time which is very important in the promotion of one’s health. An image I believe represents this teamwork and communication is a ball of yarn. The image below symbolizes the connectivity of the entire healthcare team. It is showing how everyone plays an important role in shaping the patient’s stay and overall wellbeing. If one “string” is out of place or becomes loose then the entire plan of care may crumble. Therefore I believe that nurses are a vital part of this team and will continue to be for years to come.
