Volume 10, Issue 7
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Staff Profile of the Month
Annaleise Honnef - Registered Nurse, ICU
How long have you been in the nursing profession? Seven years What are three things that you are most proud of about your profession? Nursing is an evolving profession where you are always learning and adapting What is your best nursing story? Seeing a very unwell patient survive and then come in to visit and thank us. Best travel destination you have visited and why?
South America and Argentina for the food scenery and culture What study have you completed during your nursing career? I have done a Masters in Advanced Nursing, a Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing and a Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing. What are the aspects of nursing you find most rewarding? I find that the little things you do can do for patients that promotes dignity is often the most meaningful to patients and thus the most rewarding. What is your favourite part of your job at the hospital? I enjoy the ongoing challenge of ICU and the variety of opportunities available within the specialty. What is the most challenging aspect of being a nurse? Definitely the shift work is the most challenging aspect of nursing for me. It is also obviously
challenging emotionally at times. How would you describe your team?
I believe I am very lucky to work within an extremely supportive team that focuses on team work and the learning and development of others. I believe that this culture is vital for excellent nursing and makes the job so much more enjoyable. Do you have any plans for further development? I would be interested in further developing my skills in management or education, but am undecided which pathway to pursue. When did you know you wanted to be a nurse? In high school I decided to do nursing because I liked the idea of a job that is hands on, helping people and science based.
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