In an office or ward are people I've worked with; an obvious statement given the length of my working life so far. What has come to the forefront for me are the connections I have with so many, and the influence I have had.
Two Consultants in Palliative Care I have caught up with recently, I first met as junior doctors. Their remembrance of my practice has stuck positively; a relief and a vital reminder of how careful one must be each and every day.
This focus came from being asked about the achievement which might be my best. The nurse in me wants to be remembered by those in my care as good at what I do. My initial response though was to say the people who I had helped developed in their career path; whether going on to train as a nurse or win awards for influencing government policy in their homeland. It struck me our connections can go a long way and have an influence beyond our own world. We can affect the care of many more than the people we meet directly. So whatever your role in whatever capacity keep in mind how you will be remembered.
This blog has a variety of content around nursing, through to family life and current events. My attempt to keep up the #100WorkingDays in 2022 to reflect and recollect foundered after the death of my mum. In 2024 I’m refreshing my blog hoping to be better at making regular contributions. The blog content is entirely mine and does not represent the views of my employer or other organisations. Spelling mistakes may occur!
Evening clouds
Sunday 14 September 2014
Connections with times past
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