Gloria C. Heyman

I am Gloria C. Heyman - Being a Medical student , My mom and step dad were my only inspiration as i went through various challenges to becoming an RN Nurse. - But one thing that entirely affected me during this time is what happened while in nursing school.

Months ago, while still in nursing school, I worked the overnight shift at a nursing home. More often than not I was the only Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the 50 residents in one wing of the facility. Some nights I was the only CNA for all 150 residents. As you can imagine, I spent the entire night going from soiled bed to soiled bed, changing sheets, and changing and re-positioning patients.

One of the women living there had night terrors. She was never able to name that which she feared, but woke every few hours screaming in panic. Her confusion and fear touched my heart as I tried to imagine experiencing her quality of life. I immediately discovered that she would calm down and return to sleep if I spent 10-15 minutes talking to her. Soon thereafter, I discovered that if I came to work 20 minutes before my shift started, held her hand, and talked with her she slept peacefully the entire night through. 20 minutes a day, five days a week out of the life of a student nurse was a small price to pay for her peace of mind.

" I was a floor nurse taking care of patients which I truly loved doing. It was challenging at times but very rewarding. I have also done Hospice Nursing and Family Practice Nursing, both of which are passions of mine. I love to help patients and their families, which is why I became a nurse. I love to teach patients about their illness and give them the guidance that they need."

Now If there is anything at all you would like to know about me . Please get in touch with me

Email : gcheyman@gmail.com

THANK YOU