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passed away several weeks ago. The string of beads not only represented all of the suffering that
this child had to go through but also represented the courage she had to go through such
extensive treatment. The father explained that the beads had meant so much to his daughter and
that he wanted to send the beads back to be displayed in memory of her. This situation, as well as
my volunteer experience in general, really touched me. It opened my eyes to what so many
children have to face at such a young age. I believe that this experience allowed me to gain even
more compassion for children with serious illnesses. Overall, I believe this will make me a better
pediatric nurse.
Would you recommend this specific communnity/professional experience in the future; why
or why not? (Describe)
I would recommend this experience in the future. I believe that it allowed me to see a different
side of what children go through in the hospital, other than what can be seen from the nurses
perspective. I think very highly of this organization and can see that they are very busy and can
use all the volunteers that they can get. I think that others would enjoy this experience and that it
can truly make a difference in their lives.