Some of the things that make Moriah stand out are her ability to place concepts together and to deliver quality care at the bedside. Moriah is consistently nonjudgmental and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that her patients and their families feel valued and that they are getting the best care possible. Moriah brings to the bedside experiential situations that enable her to achieve a higher level of bedside care.

Moriah has an infectious personality that is always positive and looks at the bright side of things. Moriah is also capable of caring for patients and their families when they are in most need, she accomplishes this by delivering hands-on care, and medication administration and goes the extra mile by making female patients feel beautiful by doing their hair and makeup and male patients by making sure they are clean-shaven and groomed. Moriah empties garbage that is overflowing and is complemented by the nursing staff because all the little things that she does make a big difference.

In her journal entries, Moriah has shared the following: It is always exciting when what you’ve learned in the classroom carries over to the clinical setting and allows you to provide your patient with the best care possible. With that being said, I realize it is impossible to learn everything, and I think that is part of the beauty of medicine and healthcare; you are constantly provided with opportunities to learn new concepts and grow. I am finding tasks that once felt daunting (like all the documentation) have become less overwhelming. I am trying to make it a goal not to overthink the small things, to breathe, and slow down when I feel overwhelmed. I was challenged in a positive way by having two patients this week and learned how to prioritize whom I believed should be seen first after I received report. I was also challenged and learned how to interact with my patient’s family while still prioritizing my patient and staying focused on the task at hand. For example, family members often have questions when the nurse enters the room; I learned that it is important to address their questions but also to remain on task and assess any patient needs as well. Additionally, since I did not perform glucometer checks or vital signs, I saw how important it is as the nurse to check and double-check the data and ensure those tasks have been completed.

Moriah, understands and appreciates the nuances that make nursing so special, and she understands the need for further education and to be continually learning. Additionally, Moriah has shared the following “I was challenged by my lack of knowledge in this specialty given we have just begun learning about MCH in our classes; but also felt this rotation was a safe place to ask questions and put skills I have learned (e.g., setting up a primary IV line) to use. I found that this past week at clinical I had to advocate for my learning more than I normally would. Being a student in healthcare at this time can be challenging given how shorthanded each department is and it can often leave you teetering between wanting to help and desiring to learn. I think acknowledging your frustrations but still striving to have a positive attitude can indeed make all the difference in the world and promote less burnout in the long run. Although I would not have changed aspects of my rotation, I can say that I learned a lot this past week about the vastly different roles nurses can play in patients’ lives. The OEVNA was not necessarily where I saw myself working before the rotation. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed the rotation and learned a great deal about focused assessments and time management. My view of the BAART clinic is drastically different. I have a newfound compassion for those battling addiction and a great deal of respect for the nurses caring for those patients and providing services to aid in their recovery. The entire class had exposure to quality/safety issues that demonstrated how crucial our role as nurses is and how we are our patient’s best advocates. I think a big part of conquering patient safety issues is working together as a team and promoting a positive work environment. I am a firm believer that you should lead by example and cannot expect from others' attitudes and actions that you are not portraying yourself (e.g., respect, integrity, and compassion).”

As you can see from the above journal/clinical reflection items Moriah understands the whole picture of nursing and is constantly striving to be the best she can be so that she can deliver the highest quality care that patients deserve.