good nursing moments

redshiloh · Sep 23, 2003

OK here's why I chose nursing: It was the one profession that I could find in which you earn a fairly good living AND really help people.

Nursing IS tough and you really have to want to be there.

Nursing can be: funny, sad, exciting, intellectually stimulating and frustrating as heck but those of us who chose to be here couldn't imagine doing anything else.

santhony44, MSN, RN, NP · Sep 23, 2003

Nursing IS tough and you really have to want to be there.
Nursing can be: funny, sad, exciting, intellectually stimulating and frustrating as heck but those of us who chose to be here couldn't imagine doing anything else. [/b]

I agree with all the above. You do come to see, though, that the times when someone tells you that you've made a difference in his or her life stay with you a lot longer than the frustrating/irritating times, at least for me. Knowing that you've really helped someone means a lot. You may have helped someone get better or may have helped someone leave this world clean, dry, and comfortable, but in either case, I find it fulfilling.

bellehill, RN · Sep 23, 2003

It doens't matter how bad your shift is, when a patient says "thank you for being my nurse" all the bad stuff goes away. When a family member thanks you for being on top of things and catching something that could have been bad, nursing is worth it. When you help someone die in peace and with dignity, nursing is worth it. There are a lot of days I go home and don't ever want to go back...but I love nursing!

Tweety, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

In a nutshell. It's for the the patients. They need you and they need me, and they need us and more of us. So hang in there.

We are responsible for meeting every single need they have. We are there most intimately with them when they are sick, vulnerable and even at the end. It's an awesome responsibility and not everyone can do it.

We come here to vent our frustrations, concerns our worst days because we understand each other. Don't let that cloud the fact there are some of us that don't have rewards. And thanks for reminding me.

ktwlpn, LPN · Sep 23, 2003

Knowing that you have made a difference in someone's life is the best feeling(sounds self -serving,I know- but it works for me) It does not matter if you are bringing a smile to the face of an elderly demented resident or pulling a patient through a crisis in acute care-you are doing something that matters.

purplemania, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2003

I chose it because I had been in the medical field peripherally for years and I knew that entry level pay was better than my current pay (at that time). HOWEVER, now I realize nursing is a perfect fit for me. I like the patient interaction, the opportunities for personal growth, and to work with people just as crazy as I. Of course, we all beef about the imperfections, but if I did not care about this profession I would not be concerned about reaching all the potential the profession offers (for me and my patient).

NursePru · Sep 24, 2003

Good stuff....it does make me feel better also to know that if I do end up getting frustrated once I start working with patients that I do have a place to come and vent :)

Mimi2RN, ASN, RN · Sep 24, 2003

I love my job. I like seeing a sick baby improve, and start to get plump and sassy (a two pounder turning into a cubby cheeked four pounder) To have terrified parents become confident and comfortable in caring for their baby.

To know that I made a difference in someones life.

Noney · Sep 24, 2003

One of the best things about nursing is that you can always move into something different without completely changing professions.

Noney