What I Love About Nursing Is....

oh the rewards of loving kindness and job well done!

That is so well-said. We get so busy sometimes, and it is difficult to give the loving care that we want to. When we feel like we've really made a difference, it is often in a non-medical way. People say I am a great nurse, even though I feel I have so much to learn. I guess it's because they can SEE that I care. I know the other people I work with care, too, but they may just have different demeanors that don't display the caring so readily. It is so great to have the different personalities in nursing.

i'm still waiting for my exam result not yet an RN, but i fell in love with nursing because my life is changed by the people who i meet in the hospital, in the community and everywhere who recognized you as a student nurse or a nurse

and for all the thank you's and hugs that thay have given to me
i feel better cause i know in someway somehow they've appreciated me

Me too Spongy Bob! I was really down and out the other night one of my charges turned "toxic" on me and had given me holy H-E-L-L for not being able to get out on time, though she had even refused to come okay my insulin promptly when asked! I was really dragging, feeling unappreciated and mistreated ( I was at that time, not just feeling sorry for myself ) and I got called in on my off day by another charge nurse. As I was walking in, a patient who had experienced some issues and his mom walked in from the parking deck and they stopped me and told me how much they appreciated me and what a great nurse that I am. Well that was my higher power's way of taking care of me! That is why we do this, to make a difference and make someones life just a little bit easier when they are going through really bad times.

I don't know if I will get written up or what over working late,because I would not clock out and then finish my paper work, I finished and then clocked out. I kept it legal. So I am waiting to see if anything else happens on this one.

Nursing is feeled with loads of great experiences, and unfortunately many times there is a lot of negative that we have to deal with. I am considering making some changes because of this particular charge/ast. manager but the changes will probably be good for me in other ways too!

Keep lovin' it!

Mahage

I get to stick people with sharp metal objects, get paid for it and to top it off, my victims thank me.

Hey that is an aspect I hadn't thought about, problem is I get to stick the wrong victims, lol!

Mahage

What I like most is feeling like I am a vital part of the community. Thats a pattented answer, but its true.

I read Stephen Kings "The Stand" and after the disease had killed most of the people on the earth, the measuring stick for how valuable a person was to the community changed dramatically.

No more million dollar contracts for hitting a ball with a stick. All of a sudden doctors and nurses and people with great skill at the trades (electrician, plumbing....anything) were the hero of the day.

Right now I love sweet old men. It's great to walk into a room and be greeted as "young lady" instead of "ma'am".

What I love about Nursing.......
I am able to help mankind to somehow alleviate their suffering, which is our true purpose here on earth.Is'nt that amazing. We make people happy, We make God happy too.
Nursing is indespensable.
We're able to provide TLC, and at the same time ricieved hugs and kisses from appreciative clients.
I'm able to go places which I only dreamed of before.
Respected profession.
A vocation
A continuing education
I'm able to apply it anywhere and everywhere,especially to my family and friends.
Most sought for by patients.
And these are just a few of the things that I love about nursing.

Being able to positively contribute to a persons memories during their life events.
Hearing: "I remember you from my last baby", accompanied by a smile.
My crazy coworkers (really, its everybody else), and seeing how awesome they were when they became my caregivers.
Being able to laugh till I 'bout pee my pants, at least once a day.
Saying at the end of the day: "Well, I did my best."