FAQs Flashcards
1
Q
Why do you want to be a children’s nurse? - 3 KEY points
A
- help children from a medical perspective by committing to care for them
- to be an advocate for children and their families during a vulnerable time / period of ill health
- helping out at the children’s department has helped me confirm this
2
Q
Qualities of a children’s nurse
A
- caring
- patient
- good communication
- kind
- respectful
- honest
3
Q
Activities that are not educational
A
- choir
- walks
- cycling
- drawing/doodling
- painting with sister
- usher
4
Q
Skills of nurse
A
- organisation
- time management
- observant
- work well under pressure
- problem solving
- committing and perseverance
- teamwork
- communication
5
Q
Biggest struggles -
A
- managing placement and uni work
- adapting learnt work to various real life situations
- understanding difficult topics
6
Q
How would you overcome your biggest struggles?
A
- organising and making a schedule to help adjust
- practice and reviewing learnt content
- breaking down larger topics and going over independently
