Rewards

[lioness]

I am a junior BSN student and was wondering what personal rewards do you get from the nursing profession that keeps you going?:kiss

[CMERN]

Rewards: ?

1) seeing Gods miracles when doctorshave given up.

2) A little old white haired ladies smile when you place warm blankets around her cold tired hurting legs.

3) The sigh of relief from a mother as you administer breathing treatments thet bring her chlds O2 sats back to normal and the wheezing softens and leaves.

4) the calmness that over rides endless talking of the so called "altered Mental Status" old man whos family brings in agitated, Who just seems to calm with your listening to him even though he speaks of past people and things that are real to him,

Just 4 small examples... of the rewards. Thank our Lord cause the labor is long

[jevans]

Lioness

Every day ther will be rewards they may not be great- a smile a thank you

BUT THEY ARE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nursing is about utilising professional knowledge to improve someones well being

Good luck in your future

j

[SmilingBluEyes]

The biggest reward comes from grateful family members and patients who simply hug me and say "you were wonderful...thank you so much for caring".....I love that feeling. There are many rewards....you have to look for them. Don't let the negative threads here get you down...a lot of it is ATTITUDE simple and pure.

[boggle, ASN, RN]

I can't always make "everything all better", but in the short time I am with my patients and their families, I make a difference in their lives.

I love science, love teaching, love caring.....Nursing has it all!