Aspirations

   So originally I had another idea for this post, but I'm still working on it. Last night, I was bemoaning the fact that I didn't have any prepared blog ideas, but I've got one for you today. :)

  Today I didn't work on the floor. During training/orientation, they (don't ask me who 'they' are) have every nurse follow around different people to get a glimpse of other departments that mostly relate to where you're working. At my last job, I went to the cath lab and the pacemaker nurse and EKG techs etc.... For my new job I get a few different experiences as well (radiation oncology, outpatient oncology, wound care, etc.) Today, I was really inspired by the nurse that I worked with. I'm inspired and influenced by a lot of people, but I don't always feel the need to share it. Today was an exception.

   I followed this guy all around the hospital for about 5 hours. He greeted nearly every person by name- from the transporter to the nurses to the secretaries to the doctors to the CNAs. Each time he introduced me to someone, he would lift the person up. He would tell me that this person was a great worker and give me an example. Or that they've been friends for years and tell me a funny story. Not only that, but the guy I knew less than a day would talk me up as well. He'd introduce me and say something nice like, "she's working with me today and is really bright" (whether or not that's true is up in the air, but I sure liked hearing it)
    This kindness didn't just extend to the hospital staff. Each time he walked into a patient's room, he'd compliment the patient right off the bat. He'd start a conversation and include me in a very kind way. We needed to work with a patient who was giving the nurses a lot of problems. He waltzed right in that room and charmed the patient so much that he hardly noticed me working on him. Didn't give me one problem.
   Throughout the day, he was encouraging to me and pointed out some of my strengths that he noticed. He had a lot of knowledge about his job and taught me an incredible amount in 5 hours.

   In general, I think that I'm a pretty friendly person. There are good days and bad days, but for the most part I smile and try to make small talk. Compared to this guy, I am cold. I'm not posting this to degrade myself by the way- just to make an impression on you.
  Anywho... I learned a few things from this. One. I am now aspiring to be more like this nurse. Two. Can you imagine how incredible the world would be if every person was lifted up every time they were introduced or greeted? I want to speak about people in such a way that they feel better about themselves when they walk away. In my humble opinion, I think some of that is a choice, and part of it is a mindset. If I work on viewing people the way God views them, it will be a lot easier to see their strengths and not their shortcomings.

    I think I learned a lot more than what was intended :)
    That's all. I have a plan for next week's blog, but I actually have to work on it. Hang in there.

-C-