Experience

Oppressed group behavior in nursing is not a new phenomenon. So on joining the profession, one was quite aware that one would be subject to such behavior. This was anticipated in two forms, one was vertical from the medical practitioners and the other was horizontal from one’s fellow nurses. However when there was a barrage…

My mother always said, “God is watching you. ” So even though I would get away with lying to her, I recognized that God knew I was lying which made me feel worse. In “Salvation”, Langston Hughes tells his past experience of guilt, deception, and grief. Hughes shows how adults in children’s lives can confuse…

We recognise that communities are largely diverse and in terms of working in the health and social care setting, it is important to recognize characteristics that make people different from one other form the basis for inequality. Negative attitudes and beliefs form the basis for stereotyping, which places people into ‘communities of identity’, because of…

When I was eleven years old I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I had a hard time coping with the changes in my mood. Part of my healing process consisted of trying many different medications, therapies, and developing the desire to heal. During this time, friends I had for many years pushed me away, and…

Trainee A – PAR 3 Grill Golf & Country Club (San Sebastian, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo) According to Trainee A, she found her on-the-job training as easy as it is. It was easy for her because of the people she worked with are friendly. Most of her co-trainees are her classmates and closest friends, and some…

Timothy Leary, a graduate of both West-Point and Berkley and a Harvard professor, became the spokesperson of the psychedelic age. Leary believed that LSD and marijuana could lead to enlightenment, leading him to establish a new church and earn several prison sentences. He also gained a following of celebrities and the general public. However, it…

I was crying, screaming, and kicking with every contraction. This was one of the most important and terrifying days of my life. This was the day I became a Mother. I been preparing for this day for 9 months. Reading “What to Expect when Expecting, taking Lamaze classes, and between all the doctor visits, I…

Acceptance of oneself, ones past and one’s future is essential in a search for belonging. Belonging as a shared experience can bring about an understanding of the past which can help an individual find a sense of belonging. Shared society and culture can make an essential connection of acceptance towards the belonging of an individual….

She interviewed at a law firm founded by William Korman, a former state prosecutor, and was offered a job. After accepting the job offer, she contacted William via email and voicemail to decline the offer due to inadequate compensation. This greatly upset William, who had already begun preparing for her arrival by printing name cards…

Maria Drake Life changing Experience Have you ever been bullied at some point in your life? I have; Bullying is such a huge deal and it continues to affect many people to this day in our society. Based on my personal experience in the past, some of the effects that come from bullying can include:…