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What is your least favorite thing about nursing in pediatrics?
I’m a student at Brennan hs and I’m interested in nursing specifically in pediatrics #nursing #nursing-education #healthcare
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Leigh’s Answer
I worked in a pediatric oncology unit for a year. Oncology is a heavy field in nursing, but pediatric oncology is really heavy. You see so many sweet children hurting, and see their parents hurting for them. It just really hard. Personally my least favorite thing about pediatric nursing was when the medical team and I did everything we could to save a child’s life, but the cancer just took over. There was nothing else we could do except try to keep the child comfortable so they could pass peacefully. Also not having answers for the child’s parents. The “why did this happen”, “how did this happen”, “why me” or “why my child”. There are no answers for some of those questions. I think in general the good days in nursing are amazing because you may have saved a life or made a genuine difference in someone’s life. But the bad days in nursing can be really tough. You have to be prepared to see things and deal with things that could really bother you. You have to be able to separate your person feelings and beliefs from your work. The bad days are really rough, but the good days and wins make up for it! ❤️
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Darcy’s Answer
All levels of nursing have some form of dealing with emotions and death. Even babies pass away and we have to remain professional and caring towards parents no matter what as they too feel the effects of loss. you have to have your own form of coping mechanism, be it volunteering or psychological support. Every baby lost can be a challenging event in your and the family losing the child. Be prepared for this. Study about premature births and eclampsia.