Loving the Job, Facing the Pressure: A Middlemore Nurse's Story
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Zanna Dunn is a nurse at Middlemore Hospital's Emergency Department (ED) in Auckland. She describes herself as an "old-new" nursing graduate, because she finished her training at the age of 50. Her story is featured in a podcast from Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand, a publication for nurses.
In the podcast, Ms Dunn talks about why she enjoys her work in the emergency department. Although she loves the job, the episode title refers to a feared "bomb" in the ED, a term used to describe a major surge of patients that could overwhelm staff and services. The title suggests that many nurses are preparing for this kind of pressure while they do their daily work.
The podcast gives a personal view of what it is like to start a nursing career later in life and to work in one of the busiest parts of a hospital. It shows how experienced and new staff can face the same challenges in emergency care. Listeners can learn more about her experiences by listening to the full episode.
The story is a reminder of the important role that nurses play in New Zealand's hospitals. Emergency departments often care for people with urgent needs, so the work of staff such as Ms Dunn is essential to the health system. The podcast offers a close look at both the rewards and the difficulties of the job.
Sources: Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand
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