Defining nursing with a single word...

[tgyles]

I am doing an artistic project for nursing, and I am doing a wood carving....in big letters I have "Nursing is..." and the plan is to use single words, or maybe sets of 3-4 words to describe nursing in small text underneath as a list.

What words would you use to complete the sentence "Nursing is...", in either 1 word or under 4 words.

Thanks for the help all, it is greatly appreciated =]

[Dixielee, BSN, RN]

Sacrifice

[33762FL]

Fulfilling

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

Compassion

[tgyles]

Okay, so the list I came up with has all of the following:

Sacrifice

Honesty

Integrity

Compassion

Professionalism

Hope

Commitment

Empathy

Understanding

Thoughtfulness

A True Calling

[Asystole RN]

Servant

[bagladyrn, RN]

Caring

Implies both the active physical care we give as well as the attitude.

[donsterRN, ASN, BSN]

Learning, caring, knowing, doing

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

hard.

[SweetheartRN]

Stressful

[Tina, RN]

Frustrating.

[PaperPencil]

Rewarding