3rd, 2nd and 1st year FINAL EXAM - Bellagamba Giorgia by Giorgia Bellagamba

MANDATORY -- 1st year -- Why do you want to be a nurse? When did you decide you wanted to be a nurse? Did anyone or anything influence your decision?Write 100-150 words.

giorgia672 — 2023-04-24 07:01:29 UTC

Giulio is 15 years old. He had a liver surgery 2 days ago. Now he can’t get out of bed because of pain. The doctor told me he has to get up within 3 days. But if he feels too much pain, a nurse can give him a painkiller. It’s 7 am and I go in Giulio’s room.
“Hi, I’m Giorgia, I’m a nurse. Are you Giulio?”
“Yes I am”
“How are you feeling this morning?”
“I have a little pain this morning”
“Where do you feel pain? Show me with your hands”
He shows me the part where he has been surged. “I don’t want to get up. I’m afraid to feel pain”
“Giulio, you have to get up. If you do it, you’ll feel less pain”
“Really? But I can’t move”
“I'll help you to get up! Then we'll take a walk in the corridor”
“Okay, I want to try”
He tries to get up but he feels to much pain. “No, I can’t do it”
“Okay Giulio, I can give you a painkiller. I’ll be back in two hours and we’ll try again.”
“Thank you! I’ll try later”
“See you later”

MANDATORY -- 1st year -- Create a dialogue you could hear in a hospital . Explain the scene, location, actors. Write at least 100 words

giorgia672 — 2023-04-24 07:02:17 UTC

At first, I didn’t wat to be a nurse, I wanted to be a doctor. But last year, when I was in the hospital, I started to admire the nurses and I wanted to become like them. I have always loved helping others, especially children, I have a special relationship with them. I love to help them, make them think everything is okay, distract them from their illness. Actually, I would like to be a scrub nurse. I like the operating room, see the surgeries, but, especially, I’m a really precise person with a good photographic memory. After graduation, I would like to take specialization to become a scrub nurse. My family is very proud of me, especially my grandfather who was a nurse. His dream is to see her granddaughter become a nurse like him. But the most beautiful thing is to make children happy in a bad atmosphere.

Listen to one of the recordings from our book. You can choose any recording from Unit 1 to Unit 6. Summarize what the recording is about.

giorgia672 — 2023-05-21 10:16:05 UTC

Unit 1 Listening 2

Rachel works at the city hospital in the operating theatre. She is a scrub nurse but she wants to take a new job, in fact she’s studying for the exams. In her job she assists the surgeon, she prepares the instrument for surgery and she helps with the operations. She really likes watching operation and the contact with the patient. But she wants to take a new job because she wats more responsibility.

Summarize a tv show, movie or book that was set in a hospital/clinic/doctor's office.at least 75 words

giorgia672 — 2023-05-21 10:36:36 UTC

Braccialetti rossi is an Italian tv show set in a hospital. A group of teenagers is admitted in hospital for different causes and diseases and make friends with each other. They have a red bracelet on their wrist that’s indicates surgery. This red bracelet becomes the symbol of the group. The group consists of 6 people. Leo is the leader and his leg was amputated because of a tumor. Rocco is 11 years old and he’s in a coma. Davide has a heart problem and has to be operated. Tony had a motorcycle accident and he’s got his body plastered. Vale has the same problem as Leo and Cris suffers from anorexia. This teenagers establish a great relationship of friendship.

Choose 15 new vocabulary words from Units 1 - 6 in our textbook. Write your own sentence for each word. Each sentence should be (minimum ) 10 words.

giorgia672 — 2023-05-21 10:37:27 UTC

1. I would like to be a scrub nurse because I want to work in the operating theatre.

2. We have to take my sister to the pediatrician because she has a fever too high.

3. The surgeon was in the operating theatre 12 hours for a surgery.

4. An x ray machine helps the radiologist to see if a bone is broken.

5. When you are admitted in the hospital, doctors give you an ECG.

6. Gynecology is the branch of medicine that studies the female reproductive apparatus.

7. When I went to the emergency room, I was a priority because I was bleeding badly.

8. You have to wait the doctor in the waiting room.

9. A nurse will get you your personal information for the hospital registration.

10. When I had a surgery, doctors gave me Morphine for the many pains I had.

11. A too high or too low blood pressure is a serious problem.

12. A central nervous system’s problem can cause a lot of problems to the rest of the body.

13. My mum touch me my forehead to understand if I have the fever.

14. When a girl has her period, she has many cramps in her womb.

15. When you sneeze, you have to put your hand in front of your mouth.

May 2023

2023-05-26 12:56:29 UTC

Passed!
:)
Best,
Carol Markino

MANDATORY -- 2nd year -- What makes a good nurse? What skills are needed? Why do you think you will be a good nurse?

giorgia672 — 2023-11-15 08:45:51 UTC

A nurse is responsible for patient care and helps him during his treatment process. It’s not easy being a good nurse, but I think there are fundamental point to becoming one.

First you need to be able to create a good relationship with patients and with other nurses. It’s very important to make the patient feel comfortable. Then I think a good nurse should also have a lot of empathy. The empathy is associated with better healing and ensures better performances of heath care. In my opinion, a good nurse should also be very precise in the preparation of drugs, in the time of administering drugs and in managing patients. I think I will be a good nurse because I respect all these points. I can create a good relationship with patient, especially with children, and other nurses. I’m very empathetic person and I’m very precise person. I like to be very clean and precise in preparing therapy and administering it.

MANDATORY --2nd year -- Choose an article from the "Reading Bank" in your textbook (p52 - 66) and summarize it.

giorgia672 — 2023-11-15 09:35:32 UTC

PETS COME TO VISIT

Patricia Stevens was a nurse and when she was in hospital for the birth for her twins, she wanted to see only her dog. When she was taken to the hospital entrance, she was so excited when her dog towards her. In recent years, hospitals have found that pet visits can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help patient to heal faster. An advanced practice nurse in a hospital in Texas, remembers a woman with lung cancer. She rarely ate anything, and she never got out of bed, but when her dog visited her, she sat up, looked happier and started talking. Pet visits are also allowed on pediatric hospital and children have a strong connection to their pets and they feel better. Many people think pets will transmit disease to patient and that pet visiting is not a good idea. Lea Ann Matura comments that it’s a good idea but it is important to have a clear policy and a list of rules guidelines before pets are allowed to visit.

Write (or record) an essay about why you would (or would not) like to be a clinical tutor in future. (100 words).

giorgia672 — 2023-11-29 17:39:07 UTC

In the future, I would like to become a tutor in the hospital where I studied. I would like to teach and guide the student correctly because the training of new nurses is an important and fundamental phase. Since I am a very calm, kind, and empathetic person, I think I could become a very good tutor. Often one of the students' problems is the relationship with their tutor and if the latter is hostile, the student may have difficulties with the university. I don’t think I’m very good at explaining concepts, but I think I’m very good at demonstrating my work. To conclude, I think I could become a good tutor because I like to stand next to the students and explain the work of the nurse.

Listen to one of the recordings from our book. You can choose any recording from Unit 1 to Unit 10. Summarize what the recording is about.

giorgia672 — 2023-11-29 18:03:40 UTC

Unit 8, Listening 1 – A diabetic patient

A student nurse and a nutritionist are talking about a new patient who has had diabetes since childhood. He has type one that appears before the age of 18 and the patient must inject insulin daily. He has a machine that measures levels of glucose in his blood. Even if he has diabetes, the patient can eat sweet thing just count calories and he should and he should always have with him a snack to avoid hypoglycemia.

Write (or record) a 100 word description of one of your clinical tutors. What kind of personality did your tutor have? What did you admire about this person?

giorgia672 — 2023-12-01 13:42:54 UTC

I would like to talk about Francesca, my tutor in pediatric semi-intensive unit. She was my point of reference for me, and she taught me a lot. Francesca is a very calm, kind, and empathetic person, she is very good at nursing. She gave me a lot of confidence, but mostly she believed in me, and I felt comfortable with her by my side. Francesca made me fall in love with that unitt and made me fall in love with the nurse’s job. I admire Francesca because she showed me how much she loves her job and how much she likes teaching students the important things to become a good nurse.

December 2023

2023-12-02 07:37:03 UTC

Passed, again! :)

Happy Holidays,

Carol Markino

Mandatory -- 3rd year -- Write 150 words about your experience with one of your clinical tutors.

giorgia672 — 2025-05-19 13:29:49 UTC

My latest hospital internship was in the neonatal intensive care unit, and my tutor's name is Giorgio. I'm getting along very well with him, and he has taught me a lot about newborns. He immediately started teaching me how to manage a newborn in the intensive care unit independently, from how to manage an intubated patient to how to perform blood gas analyses and how to prepare therapies. A very important moment for me was when Giorgio let me manage a patient completely independently for the entire shift. He complimented me at the end of the day, and this made me realize that I could be a good nurse for newborns. Nurse Giorgio's dedication to these vulnerable newborns was palpable, and his passion for his work was truly inspiring. He instilled in me not only the technical skills but also the profound responsibility and privilege of caring for these precious lives.

Mandatory -- 3rd year -- Your future: What type of structure do you imagine working in? How do you imagine your career? Write 75- 100 words

giorgia672 — 2025-05-19 13:42:31 UTC

At the beginning of my studies, I was convinced that I wanted to work as a surgical scrub nurse in the future. However,after various internships, I discovered that I want to work in neonatology departments. I really enjoy caring for newborns; it perhaps makes me feel a bit like a mother, but above all, I like being able to manage a patient who is completely dependent on a nurse's help. My degree thesis will be specifically on breastfeeding the premature infant, precisely because I adore the world of neonatology.

Mandatory -- 3rd year -- Because you will be new graduates, your CV should not be more than one page. Upload your English language CV /resume

giorgia672 — 2025-05-19 13:54:59 UTC

Professional Profile

A proactive and determined third-year pediatric nursing student at Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital in Rome. Possesses a solid understanding of healthcare principles and strong teamwork abilities.

Quick learner, attentive listener, and effective team player, capable of executing assigned tasks efficiently and within deadlines. Skilled at building rapport with children, highly collaborative, and adept at problem-solving within a team setting.

Skills and Competencies

Group management skills
Customer-oriented
Children's activities and engagement
Knowledge of group dances
Interpersonal skills with children
Caring for children in case of illness

Work and Professional Experience

July 2021-August 2021: Delfino’s (4 you animation) Animation Staff, Tourist Village Castiglione del Lago

Planned daily village activities including games, shows, and tournaments.
Engaged guests in various recreational activities, ensuring they felt comfortable in a fun and welcoming environment.
Interaction with customers to ensure guests felt comfortable within the village.

April 2022 – July 2022: Sales Assistant at Burger King

Education and Training

June 2021

James Joyce High School
- High School Diploma: Linguistic Studies (73/100)

Ongoing Education

Continuing Education in Pediatric Nursing
University of Tor Vergata, Rome (based at Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital)
Completed clinical placements in 5 different units during the three-year pediatric nursing program.

Hobbies and Interests

Enjoys sports and incorporates physical activity into daily life. Passionate about interacting with children and leading workshops for them.

Create a health care graphic/meme/logo . You can address any issue related to health (smoking, diet, exercise, vaccinations etc)

giorgia672 — 2025-05-28 13:12:28 UTC

It's never too late to CHOOSE HEALTH. Take the first step today.

May 2025

carolmarkino — 2025-05-28 14:16:27 UTC

Passed:)

I enjoyed reading your Padlet, especially your experience in the neonatal ICU.

I wish you all the best, Giorgia, in your future nursing career.

Good luck,

Carol