The Funny Thing About Kids

Today I will work on the pediatric unit at the local hospital. As much as I love kids, I am really NOT looking forward to this portion of my rotation! As a former babysitter, I am well trained in playing games, coloring & hide-n-seek. As a former substitute preschool teacher, I know how to explain why we shouldn't pick our nose, and why we should wash our hands (especially after said nose-picking) before we eat snack. However, precious little kiddos with IV poles, feeding tubes, and illnesses that keep them in bed sleeping for days instead of running & playing outside, is not my ideal learning experience! I know it is necessary to see & experience every aspect of nursing. I also know that I will say the same prayer walking onto the pediatric unit as I do when I walk into any patient room, "Lord, please allow me to be a light for you, and to help in the healing process of the people I work with today." I am very scared to work with such fragile little bodies, but I ultimately know that my God is bigger than all things, and He knows exactly how to use me. I know that He will give me the wisdom, knowledge, courage & strength to succeed today, because He is indeed the One that called me to become an RN! Like Nate said, "Maybe after your pediatric rotation you'll realize that's where God wants you!" Thanks for your constant encouragement & optimism, honey!