[Angie O'Plasty, RN]

Originally Posted by deepurple

To sirI,
May i know what do u mean by "without representation"

I believe she's referring to the duty of a nurse to be the patient's advocate. Most patients are too sick to be able to help themselves and what a good nurse does is to represent the patient's interests in any given situation.

[Sandy_dfw]

To know I have made a difference in someones life. To feel a sence of accomplishment that I never felt with my desk job. (nursing student but prior paramedic)

[weenurse08]

The smiles the children give you when they see your back the next day...(and four days of a week)

[freakjojo06]

Rendering care... and hearing your partient saying "Thank You"...

[michaelarose]

Originally Posted by clee1

The fast pace and the variety.

I agree. Also meeting different people from different backgrounds... it both a challenge and pleasure to work with staff and patients that are different from you. I learn something just about everyday i'm at work.

[audkate]

Being in the academe, I am able to make a difference in the life of my students; mold them to be compassionate, merciful, caring and most of all love the nursing profession unconditionally.

[I love my cat!]

What I Love About Nursing Is....
-Being able to work part-time with full benefits.
-Being able to pick up extra shifts whenever I want to if I need some extra pocket money.
-Being around knowledgeable Professionals that are able to carry on interesting conversations.
-Knowing that if I grow tired of my current position, there is always another job waiting for me around the corner....and probably one with better hours and pay!
-I am never, ever bored. I hear endless back-stabbing stories and gossip all day long, day after day. I never have to say a word.....just keep on working with my head down, arse up and ears open. It's a fine education, that's for sure.

[Hanie7lpn]

Being a nurse for the past 12 years has been the most rewarding career I have ever chosen.
What it means to me?..... When you take there pain away, ease there troubled mind with a kind word or an open ear.
I know that everytime I go to work it could be a really quiet night, but I am there because someone needs me and I know I have the knowledge to do everything in my power to be there for someone else.
I could'nt see myself doing anything else ....I LOVE NURSING!! woohoo

[aloevera]

I must admit that being in control is a big aspect of nursing to me...I know what to do in any given situation and I act on it...as in personal life I don't always have the answers and sometimes "wing it" but in my career I do feel as tho I can handle any situation that comes up....I love people and feel fulfilled that I can be there for them in their time of need.....it has opened my eyes to a lot of things about myself and others.

[barbaratruth]

I love connecting with the patients and patient teaching.

I have met some of the most extraordinary patients.

I like the fact that there is no end to professional learning/development and the job opportunities are endless once you have experience.