Gratitude for Growth
A nurse shares her story of feeling too inexperienced to train as a charge nurse but finding the support she needed for the job
Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, one nurse shares her growth after making a move to train as charge on her busy floor at the hospital. We also share the latest job opportunities, and talk about global affects caused by the cuts to funding malaria prevention, how shingles vaccines may reduce dementia rates, and how a woman played the clarinet during brain surgery.
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Nurse Spotlight: Maraya Regalado RN, BSN
What I do for work
I work on a surgical acute floor that specializes in orthopedics and urology. I’ve been here for three years now and recently started working as a charge nurse on our floor. Initially, when I considered training as charge, I felt that I wasn’t experienced enough, but I feel lucky to be part of such a great team that works well together, with mentors who encouraged and supported me, and got me to where I am now.
How I got here
Right out of high school, I always felt I wanted to work in the medical field after seeing how jobs in healthcare can really make a difference in somebody’s life. After attending community college in the Central Valley to get my ADN, I worked for a year at a small local hospital before moving to Southern California to take a role on my current floor at a large, level-one trauma center. I was recently given a full-ride scholarship from my hospital to study for my BSN, and I just graduated from that program.
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A day in my life
Every day is different, but for example, on the days I work a charge shift, I get to work early to receive a report of every patient on the floor. Throughout the day, I do safety checks, attend interdisciplinary meetings, monitor admissions and discharges, and act as a resource for other staff nurses. On my days off, I like to wake up and go to the gym or a Pilates class. After that, I go home, make a protein shake, and eat a healthy, high-protein meal. I love to go for walks on the beach or to the rooftop pool to relax and catch up with friends.
My self-care routine (or what I do for fun, or to relax)
I definitely love to spoil myself by getting my nails done, getting massages, trying new restaurants, and getting drinks with friends—anything that makes me feel good about myself. I think it’s so important that we take time to prioritize ourselves outside of a job where we give so much to others so that we can be truly refreshed to show up again and give the best care our patients deserve.
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Headlines in Healthcare
Shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia
Research presented by Case Western University showed findings that the shingles vaccines may be tied to significant reductions in dementia, heart disease, and death. It showed a potential 50% reduction in vascular dementia, possibly due to the benefits of preventing shingles which can have serious effects on the health of the heart and the brain.
Dangerous cuts to anti-malaria funding
A report by African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), which co-commissioned the research with Malaria No More UK, warns that cuts to anti-malaria funding could lead to the deadliest resurgence ever. With less contributions from wealthy countries, the rise in cases of the disease could cost millions of lives and billions of dollars by the end of the decade. Per the report, a 20% drop in funds could lead to 33 million more cases and 82,000 deaths.
Woman with Parkinson's plays clarinet during procedure
A 65-year-old woman underwent a procedure for deep brain stimulation to help reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease that affect her ability to walk, swim, dance and play her instrument. The patient played her instrument continuously throughout the procedure, which helped the surgeon fine-tune the positioning of the electrodes deep inside her brain.
Meet the author:
Katie Scoggins
(RN, BSN & Health Writer)
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