I am taking the PSW course (personal support worker) part time in the evenings. I was pretty good at school as a kid, and teen, I loved going and doing my work. There was a purpose for going to school and that was to graduate.
I had high marks, I rarely had to study, I remembered everything...
I thought this course was going to be a breeze!! Then I showed up for the first night...
Why is it that the memory is something that goes first? I have read a number of chapters in the book and do you think I can remember any of it? We had a practice "test" yesterday and we were able to use our texts for it...I wouldn't have passed without it!!
Oh well, I will have to cram really hard before the first test, which is September 30. I also have an assignment due on Sept 29. I am learning a lot about myself, and my values...
Last night we talked about ethics. I couldn't believe some of the responses of people in the class in regards to life support and such...I wanted to scream at everyone of them, but I stayed reserved and thought, eventually they will hear about our story. It is better to tell it when I am not upset...
So, while I now understand more about ethics and the code of ethics, and how ethical dilemmas are to be handled, I still don't necessarily agree with how we were handled. See, learning about myself...I thought I was over this, obviously not!!
We had a very human ethicist, which is the way it is sometimes, but in this field you need to put your own opinions and thoughts and values aside and make sure the 4 areas are being met.
Anyhow, I gotta run and get supper ready, will write more on this topic another time.
proud of ya!!
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