Journal Entry #1 Stephanie Flores

February 11, 2014

AM Class


Today marks a week when I started the internship at Bethesda Rehab & Health Facility.
The first day I was extremely nervous but I tried my best to look at the patient as they were my
grandparents. For some strange reason, I felt restricted to help out the patient. I was just
waiting for the GNA to instruct me. As the days gone by, I was able to work comfortably with
them through the help of the GNA. With the experience, I was able to grow an insight into my
career as a nurse.
Throughout my life, I always wanted to be the one caring for patients. Being able to do
the hand on action, I came to realize how the work was much harder than I expected it to be.
Despite the realization, I wouldnt want to change my career. I was able to grow in love in what
I do. I gained more determination in reaching my CNA license. All I want to do is to give the
patient the care they deserved. When I was talking with one of the patients, I was able to
change her life in a way I always wanted to do since I was little, giving them hope. Seeing a
smile on her face made me feel like I won the lottery. I couldnt help to think how you can
actually make a difference with someone with just a conversation. I couldnt be happier in the
decision I have made to go to Thomas Edison Medical program. This has truly been a great
opportunity.