This week was the same as the first two weeks. I sat at the desk and opened the door for the visitors of the NICU. I’ve gotten a lot more comfortable in my position and I’m not as nervous I was when I started. I haven’t forgotten my badge, gotten lost, or anything like that since my first day, so things are going pretty well. I did find out that the girl who spends time in the family lounge, Camilla, is also a high school senior, which really surprised me. I assumed she was a college student doing an internship program, and the funny part is that she assumed I was older too! We both laughed about it and talked about college, senior year, and started getting to know each other more. Since I am a greeter for the family lounge in the NICU, I don’t really have much say in my work environment, and I wouldn’t really change much as I wouldn’t expect to stay in this position for long. It is almost always quiet and comfortable, and I find it easy to relax there. The only thing that I might change would be the way that the kitchen area is set up. I’ve heard some of the parents’ issues with it and I would do my best to create a more comfortable environment for them. Something I did love was that the lounge was decorated for Christmas! There was a beautifully decorated tree and I really loved the way it made the space feel more like home for these parents during a tough time.
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1/9/2017 06:42:37 am
That's awesome! but it must be boring when it is not busy because then you are just standing there doing nothing. But, I bet it is a good feeling when you make a depressed family's day when you say hi to them!
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Candela
1/9/2017 06:56:58 am
I hope you and "that other high school girl" connect and become good friends. I always find it interesting how we meet people in life. Perhaps you can ask if you can help take down the Christmas tree this week? Or think of another way to spruce up the environment with something winter or Valentine's? Little things make a big impact.
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Lauren Malicsi
1/20/2017 10:56:23 am
I am still upset that we did not get to do this together, but I am glad you enjoy it! I would love to be on the NICU unit, even if I barely got to see babies. I just feel it is the happiest unit in the hospital.
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Natalie S.I am a senior at Lake Shore High School and I go to Macomb Community College through the Early College program. I play volleyball, basketball, and softball, and I will play softball at Hillsdale College next year. Archives
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