Well well well. We came to the end of the first week with a bang! Today we had a seminar which I think went rather well. I must admit, though, that my preparation for it was a bit rusty but I gave it my best shot. It was nice to introduce each other to each other and learn a little more about everybody else.
What amazed me was the varied background that everybody had and their reasons for doing Nursing. I must say there were a lot of previous degree holders and members of other health professionals (from other countries too) who, unfortunately, could not use their qualifications in the UK therefore had to start Nursing from scratch. Better still, the more the merrier.
The seminar, however, lacked full participation with few people being bold enough to speak. What I observed was that most people seemed to have read the material but were either too shy to speak up and initiate a debate or they had forgotten what they read and were afraid of saying the wrong thing. The good thing was that the lecturer was with us all the way and was facilitating the whole meeting.
Next week I vow to be better prepared and possibly make some notes to answer the questions set as a target for discussion and see how this may improve my participation. Still, I am glad that we have started the ball rolling. The first experience is not always a bold participatory one for all as I witnessed today.
Wow! At the end of my first week I must say that my interest has only just began. My antennae are in full stretch willing to receive signals transmitted from everywhere and my mind is open and ready for learning and sharing my findings as well as those from others. After all, people learn from people just as surely as iron sharpens iron.
Thank you God for such mercies.
Have a great weekend because I know I will.
Cheers!
