Thank you to all our nurses!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 13:52
To mark Nursing Week, we are presenting a mini-profile of just one of the members of the MCH nursing staff.
Jing Xin Sun: Staff Nurse on 6C
Although Jing Xin Sun officially joined the MCH family three years ago working first as a PCA, and now as a nurse for the past year; he knew he wanted to work at the hospital long before he applied to nursing school. A former patient and student volunteer, the South Shore
As a nurse on 6C, Jing Xin says he enjoys working with patients and their families, and likes to think that being a guy helps him bring a fresh perspective to the table. “I think my patients enjoy the different dynamic,” he says. When asked about what it’s like to be surrounded by females, Jing Xin says he feels grateful to be a part of such a great team of employees. “Working predominantly with females wasn’t that big of an adjustment for me because it was similar to the environment in nursing school,” he laughs, adding that he feels fortunate to be working at The Children’s, where there is a higher proportion of male to female nurses in comparison to most hospitals. Reflecting on the most rewarding part of his job, Jing Xin is quick to affirm that he is most pleased when he sees his patients are able to see noticeable improvements in their condition. “Some families come in, and they are very stressed and don’t know what to expect,” he explains, “but seeing them happy and leaving with hope that they will get even better, that’s what means the most,” says the young nurse, who adds that these same patients have taught him lessons that extend well beyond the field of nursing. “You learn that anything can happen,” he says, “and that it’s really important to live life to the fullest.”