My advice to those thinking about volunteering at a hospital..a couple things:
1.) Keep an open mind. Don't be deterred by difficult, unhappy, or angry patients. Sometimes it just takes a bit of time to speak with them to get them to open up, lighten up, and smile. And sometimes they won't ever. But you have to try. They deserve it.
2.) Push your boundaries. It is much more rewarding when you visit with different types of patients each week. This could be age--alternating between pediatric and adult floors, or severity--going to the intensive care unit from time to time. You can learn more, plus, all the patients get attention.
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