Mentor - 31 Days of Necessary Equipment for Caregivers

Series 31 Days of Necessary Equipment for Caregivers

Day 1 - The Mentor

Every good caregiver needs a really good mentor. The nursing/healthcare world is a crazy, confusing, mixed-up, frustrating, amazing world. If we are to survive it, then we need someone who we can share the triumphs with and learn about the pit falls.

Things to look for in a Mentor

1. Someone who "gets" you ~ You need to be able to share your intimate feelings with this person, so they need to understand all your quirks and weirdness.
2. Someone with more experience than you. ~ You need someone who's been through the weirdness of healthcare and can give you some perspective in confusing times
3. Someone with a need for learning ~ You want someone who is constantly improving themselves. This will motivate you to improve yourself. Everyone should be continually learning.
4. Someone with a Positive Outlook ~ Healthcare is hard. Don't get bogged down in people who are full of drama. Find someone who enjoys problem solving and challenges and can boost your mood when you're struggling.

Do you have a Mentor? Who?