Week 7: The First Sermon
The First Time I Got Scolded in Duty
And What It Taught Me
Every student nurse has that day — the first time you get scolded during duty. No matter how ready you think you are, nothing prepares you for the moment someone says:
“Dapat alam mo na 'yan!”
This week, I want to share the story of my first real ward lesson — the kind you won’t find in books, but you’ll never forget.
“Dapat alam mo na 'yan!”
What Happened
It was Day 3 of OB ward duty. I was finally getting the hang of monitoring fundus, assisting mothers, and answering patient calls.
One nanay politely asked me, “Nurse, pahingi po ng maternity pad?”
Without thinking twice, I went to the station, got a pad from the drawer, and gave it to her. She smiled, thanked me, and I felt like I did the right thing.
…until a staff nurse saw what I did.
“Miss, sinong nagsabi sa'yo na pwede kang kumuha diyan?”“May logbook tayo. Hindi yan basta kinukuha lang.”
And just like that, the confidence I had built all morning? Gone.
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It was Day 3 of OB ward duty. I was finally getting the hang of monitoring fundus, assisting mothers, and answering patient calls.
One nanay politely asked me, “Nurse, pahingi po ng maternity pad?”
Without thinking twice, I went to the station, got a pad from the drawer, and gave it to her. She smiled, thanked me, and I felt like I did the right thing.
…until a staff nurse saw what I did.
“Miss, sinong nagsabi sa'yo na pwede kang kumuha diyan?”“May logbook tayo. Hindi yan basta kinukuha lang.”
And just like that, the confidence I had built all morning? Gone.
How I Felt
I wasn’t trying to break rules. I was trying to help.
But in that moment, I felt:
😔 Embarrassed
😔 Incompetent
😔 Small
I couldn’t say anything except, “Sorry po.” And I meant it.
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I wasn’t trying to break rules. I was trying to help.
But in that moment, I felt:
😔 Embarrassed
😔 Incompetent
😔 Small
I couldn’t say anything except, “Sorry po.” And I meant it.
What I Learned (The Hard Way)
🟣 1. Intentions matter, but so do systems
Even if you meant well, you have to understand how the ward works. Inventories, endorsements, protocols — lahat may proseso.
🟣 2. Always ask first
No matter how simple the task seems, double-check with the staff or your CI. It’s better to ask twice than to assume once.
🟣 3. Being corrected isn’t the end of the world
It feels personal, but it isn’t. Staff nurses have responsibilities — and we’re learning. Take it as a moment of growth, not defeat.
🟣 4. Mistakes are your best teachers
I never forgot that moment — not because of the shame, but because it taught me awareness, humility, and accountability.
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🟣 1. Intentions matter, but so do systems
Even if you meant well, you have to understand how the ward works. Inventories, endorsements, protocols — lahat may proseso.
🟣 2. Always ask first
No matter how simple the task seems, double-check with the staff or your CI. It’s better to ask twice than to assume once.
🟣 3. Being corrected isn’t the end of the world
It feels personal, but it isn’t. Staff nurses have responsibilities — and we’re learning. Take it as a moment of growth, not defeat.
🟣 4. Mistakes are your best teachers
I never forgot that moment — not because of the shame, but because it taught me awareness, humility, and accountability.
What I Did After
- I apologized to the staff nurse and admitted my mistake.
- I learned where to log issued items.
- I asked questions more confidently after that — and stopped pretending to “already know.”
- Most of all, I forgave myself. I knew better now — and that’s the point of duty.
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- I apologized to the staff nurse and admitted my mistake.
- I learned where to log issued items.
- I asked questions more confidently after that — and stopped pretending to “already know.”
- Most of all, I forgave myself. I knew better now — and that’s the point of duty.
To Fellow Student Nurses
If you’ve ever been scolded, I hope you know this:
You are not a failure. You are in formation.
One day, you’ll look back and laugh (I promise), but for now — let that moment shape you, not stop you.
“Hindi ka lang nagkakamali — natututo ka.”
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If you’ve ever been scolded, I hope you know this:
You are not a failure. You are in formation.
One day, you’ll look back and laugh (I promise), but for now — let that moment shape you, not stop you.
“Hindi ka lang nagkakamali — natututo ka.”
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