SPOTLIGHTS, I am listening to my future profession from the graduate students

The new live broadcast series "Spotlights" created by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) hosted graduate students and shared important information with the participants in a pleasant conversation. In a live broadcast moderated by Istanbul Gelisim University Counseling Specialist Pelin PEHLIVAN, RN. Esra ACAR shared her experiences regarding her student life and professional life.


ACAR, who is one of the first graduates of Istanbul Gelisim University Nursing (English) Department, stated that she started to work in Cardiology Service of an University Hospital. Referring to the differences between student and professional period, ACAR shared her experiences with the participants. Answering PEHLIVAN's questions about who can choose and do the nursing profession, working areas and employment rates, ACAR said “The most important requirements in the nursing profession; love, respect, tolerance, helpfulness, diligence and a strong sense of compassion. We should consider our patients holistically, think in a care-oriented manner and fulfill all our responsibilities in this direction. Nursing is a profession that requires a lot of responsibility. Although there are many job opportunities in our profession, students should choose the profession because they want to and can do it with love.”


PEHLIVAN, who asked questions about learning the nursing profession in a foreign language, asked about the details and advantages of studying English in Nursing Department. ACAR said “During my student years in the Nursing (English) Department, I gained qualified education and significant experiences. Being the first graduate of the department was not through an easy education process. Medium of instruction of all our lessons and practices were taught in 100% in English and we were preparing handing over our presentations and assignments in this way. Since we had internships in hospitals specific to each course for 4 years, I saw many cases and gained experience. Our teachers have helped me overcome my fears in this whole process. When I graduate, besides being a nurse, I have gained a foreign language. With these achievements, I started to work as a nurse in a good hospital after the graduation.”


Responding to PEHLIVAN's question about what his advice could be to the students, ACAR said, “Students should prefer Nursing profession primarily because they love it. Communication skills are of great importance in our profession. During the 4-year education period, students should improve themselves, do research, and increase their experience with applications.” Live broadcast ended after ACAR answered participants' questions.