Well, it has been quite some time (again) since my last post. Another year done… I do say the last couple months have been quite busy. It ended well… I was especially happy with my last clinical placement! I worked for a number of weeks with a Nurse Practitioner on a busy acute pain service in our local hospital. It was really interesting to see the NP role in action, especially in the acute care (inpatient) setting. My preceptor was incredibly knowledgeable, and gave me great advice about expanding my nursing horizons. She really emphasized the point that I should have a number of years of experience under my belt before I attempt a masters degree though- I think this is good advice because the NP role is challenging and carries with it great responsibility.
On a side note, I saw this poster at a local bus shelter- I am intrigued by RNAO’s choice to utilize what some would (stereotypically) deem to be feminine colours. Perhaps more gender neutral colours would yield a more subtle invitation for both men and women to join the profession?!
I know that nursing is a predominately female profession, and that saying these are “female only” colours only serves to reinforce/illustrate gender stereotypes…… but isn’t the idea to make nursing more appealing to everyone?
Maybe it’s just me… and this is a non-issue to others.. I would love to see some comments!
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