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  What is your current practice role title and role responsibilities? My current practice role title is Registered Nurse (RN). I work in a hospital, and my role responsibilities include:

• Providing direct patient care, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing wound care.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educating patients and their families about their health conditions and treatment plans.
• Documenting patient care in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives.

I am also a member of the hospital's nursing research committee, and I am involved in a research project that is looking at the effectiveness of a new pain management protocol. In addition to your current role, what other nursing roles are you interested in? I am interested in the field of nurse education, and I would like to eventually become a nurse educator. I am also interested in the field of nursing administration, and I would like to eventually become a nurse manager. What are some of the challenges you have faced as a nurse? One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a nurse is the emotional toll that the job can take. I have seen patients suffer, and I have had to deal with the death of patients. This can be very difficult, but it is also one of the things that makes nursing so rewarding. Another challenge I have faced is the workload. Nurses are often overworked, and they have to deal with a lot of stress. This can make it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. What are some of the rewards of being a nurse? The rewards of being a nurse are many. I am able to help people in a meaningful way, and I am constantly learning new things. I also enjoy the camaraderie of my colleagues, and I feel like I am part of a team that is making a difference in the world. What advice would you give to someone who is considering a career in nursing? If you are considering a career in nursing, I would encourage you to do your research and talk to nurses who are working in different settings. Nursing is a demanding profession, but it is also very rewarding. If you are passionate about helping people and you are willing to work hard, then nursing could be a great career for you.

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  I have always been interested in helping people, and I was drawn to nursing because it is a profession that allows me to do that in a meaningful way. I also appreciate the variety of settings in which nurses can work, and the opportunity to learn new things and grow professionally. Before you became a nurse, did you work in another field besides healthcare? Yes, I worked as a customer service representative for a few years before I became a nurse. I learned a lot about customer service during that time, and I believe that those skills have helped me to be a better nurse.