A Career As A Nursing Assistant

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For as long as I can remember, when I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I replied by stating I wanted to be a nurse. It was no surprise to anyone that when I graduated high school early, I was accepted into a program with a full tuition scholarship, and began my journey in nursing school. I successfully received my certified nursing assistant license and found a position within a hospital as a patient care technician. During my shift, I was asked to work in the psychiatric unit. Every weekday at noon, the therapist would hold a meeting in their office to collaborate with the nurses and discuss care plans, treatment goals, and psychotherapy preparation. As a young and aspiring nurse, I observed the degrading manner in which the

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