Elizabeth D'Amico

PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY 

My philosophy of nursing is simple: serve everyone at any time.  When I began nursing school, I had a very narrow and close minded view of the definition of nursing.  Although sometimes difficult, I have learned many lessons through experiences with patients that have shaped me into the nurse I am today.  Nursing isn't always as exciting and glamorous as it is portrayed on television.  Sometimes, the most rewarding experiences are found in unlikely places such as a rural clinic or mental health facility.  A clinical instructor once told me, "Nursing isn't only about the patients.  It's about learning about yourself as well."  I take this advice with me whenever I enter the workplace, and I strive to learn something from each and every patient I have the opportunity to serve.  I believe in holistic nursing.  Treating the emotional stability of a sick child's sibling is equally as important as treating the disease process of the patient.  Every shift is a new challenge, but this is what differentiates nursing from any other profession.  Every time I walk into the workplace, I am given the opportunity to grow both as a nurse and as a person.  I was born to be a nurse, and I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else.