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Civic Engagement in the Health Professions

By Karen | October 15, 2012 | Comments Off on Civic Engagement in the Health Professions

Jennifer Lawson volunteered at New Milson Hospital, where she had the chance to work with patients and experience the work environment of a medical facility. Here’s what she had to say about her experience at the hospital:

 “By being in the hospital setting with patients of all ages and from all walks of life, I not only got to work with them but witness how others interact with them. The biggest character trait I desire after this experience is patience. Nurses deal with an immense amount of complaining, requests, and sheer difficulty – but never once did I see any of them ever compromise their care based on personal opinions and preferences in reference to the patients. I understand that civic engagement requires a tolerance for all people in the community regardless of personal feelings. In the future I will continue to look for opportunities that influence a large diversity of people to widen my understanding of community.”

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