To my colleagues, who thought nurses are only for bedside care and having a hard time getting a position in a hospital, there are still many sectors in health service that we can fill up. One of these is public health, or have you forgotten that area? When I was a nursing student, I also dreamed to be in a special area: ICU, OR, or ER. Yet, since our population was too crowded when I passed the licensure exam, I was worried to get a place in a hospital. Luckily, I was hired as a reviewer, though not in a nursing field ( IELTS lecturer). I consider that my big foundation in my education and development. I absorbed all the learning and experience as a trainer of my co-professional. When I resigned from my job, honestly, I did not know how and where to start finding a nursing job. I was only wishing to begin from a small health institution in my place ( laspinas)
However, because of my determination and strong faith to God, I knew that He had a very good plan for me. All we have to do is to show him what really the desire of our hearts and submit ourselves to God. I believe in my call, I felt from the start that I was called and chosen to fulfill a nursing task.
For almost 2 years working as an IELTS lecturer, I didn't let the flame in my heart subside. When it was my turn to oblige with His plan, I was just surprised seeing myself, standing in front of the doctors, co-nurses, pharmacists and other health practioners, conducting lectures once again. Being a nurse is not only following the order of the physicians and have a direct patient care. We can also lead the health team and guide our co-health practioner in the treatment.
I am in a public health sector, and I have the chance to deliver my service all over the country. I have the voice to speak with the medical officers in all regions, and to see the situation of our country and and all countries in the world as I get my self connected to WHO.
My dear nurses, give your selves a chance to help our Filipino people by finding the best place for you. In our lives, we always have the chance to be a volunteer and render our service for free, but if you are not willing to be a volunteer, that is not a volunteerism. Spread your wings and explore more, there will always be the right patient that needs you more.