Artifacts
- Trent acceptance letter: My Acceptance letter to the compressed program at Trent is my first artifact that is extremely important to me. Compressed nursing programs are quite competitive to get accepted into, and it takes plenty of hard work. I came from a Sociology background, so I had quite a few science pre-requisites to complete. My acceptance letter is proof to myself that I can achieve difficult things and work through challenging tasks to achieve my goal. This is an important mindset to keep throughout nursing school and in the nursing profession, as there will be many challenging situations that I will continue to be faced with. It is important to remind myself that I can achieve my goals even if it seems like there are difficult obstacles in the way, and that I am capable.
2. BLS certificate: My basic life support provider certificate isa significant artifact for me when it comes to nursing, as it demonstrates my desire to help others and attempt to save lives. I hope that this is only the beginning of the certifications that I will receive when it comes to learning how to provide critical medical interventions and care for others. I also thoroughly enjoyed completing this certification and it was a confirmation to me at the that I am on the right career path. I love learning new things when it comes to healthcare and medicine,and I am excited to see what the future holds for me when it comes to learning.
3. Elder Dog badge: In my spare time I volunteer with Elder Dog Canada, an organization that helps older adults care for their dogs. My role is as a volunteer dog walker, and I also have the opportunity to assist in transporting dogs and their owners to veterinary appointments, as well as help dogs find new homes when their owners are no longer able to care for them or have passed away. I thoroughly enjoy spending time taking clients’ dogs for walks and interacting with both dogs and owners. It helps me to get involved in the community and provide a form ofcare to aging individuals and their animals, which is something that I am very passionate about. Helping people in my community and communicating with them about their needs has also better prepared me for being a nurse. It has also made me realize that I enjoy working with aging individuals and am especially passionate about this demographic. Volunteering with Elder Dog has reinforced my love for helping others and has made me very happy.
4. Academic Excellence Certificate: This past academic year I was awarded an academic excellence certificate and placed on the Dean’s Honour Roll while completingsome pre-requisite courses at Trent. This means that I had over an 80% average after completing these courses, which I am proud of. Studying to be a nurse and working as a nurse in the future will also require hard work and dedication, and my goal is to remain committed to high academic achievements. This will give me the opportunity to pursue future continuing education and continue to learn and achieve more in the field of health care.