When on placement in the intensive care unit I had a really really good mentor. From the moment I met her I knew I would enjoy my placement. She was so bubbly and seemed genuinely happy and pleased to be my new mentor! I never felt like she was fed up of my questions no matter how silly or obvious they seemed!! She was one of those people who so clearly wanted me to succeed, and was so enthusiastic to teach me. She helped build my confidence in a way where she encouraged me to do things that I was uncomfortable with, or were out of my comfort zone, but she never pushed me to the point where I wanted to give. She made me feel as though I was learning made me feel like I could be a nurse and inspired me to be the best nurse that I could ever be.
When it came to giving me independence she was brilliant. She was so so good at being there for me, but never making me feel like she was doing everything for me. I always felt supported, but not suffocated! She had just the right balance, and she was always on time with my paper work!!
I haven't had her as a mentor for 3 weeks as I have been in a different placement, but I miss her all the time. I believe we became friends and I miss being around on the unit. Hopefully I can one day be as good as a mentor for someone else as she was for me. I will never forget her.
Bye for now! xx
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