Becoming a nurse wasn’t my first choice — at first, I was interested in speech therapy, especially because of my passion for working with children and helping them overcome communication difficulties. However, my experience working in children’s entertainment played a major role in changing my path. Being in close contact with kids, supporting them, and creating joyful experiences made me realize how much I enjoy taking care of others and being there for them in meaningful ways. Through that experience, I discovered a deeper calling — to be someone who can make a real difference in people’s lives by offering care, support, and empathy. That’s when I decided to pursue nursing with determination and a clear sense of purpose. It may not have been my first choice, but it has become the right one for me.

Explain the scene, location, actors.

Scene:

Location: Surgical ward, late afternoon. Actors: Nurse (young, kind, professional), Mattia (pediatric patient just back from abdominal surgery), and his mother, Lisa.

Mattia is resting in bed, slightly groggy but awake. The nurse comes in for a routine post-op check.

Dialogue:

Nurse: Good afternoon, Mattia. How are you feeling now?

Mattia: A little sore, but not too much. Still a little sleepy.

Lisa: You've been sleeping on and off. Is that normal?

Nurse: Absolutely. It's normal to feel sleepy after the anesthesia. The important thing is that you're responsive and not in too much pain.

Mattia: Just a little discomfort around the stitches.

Nurse: I'll check the incision and then give you something for the pain, okay?

Mattia: That would be great, thanks.

Lisa: When can you start eating again?

Nurse: I hope to start fluids tonight.

I am not familiar with the Italian TV series but it sounds good. I will have to watch an episode.

Best,

C. Markino