When did you earn your wings?

[Been there,done that]

We are angels of mercy. Despite politics, administration, and corporate control ...we want to take care of people.

When did you feel you had achieved YOUR real meaning of being a nurse?

[noahsmama]

When did you feel you had achieved YOUR real meaning of being a nurse?

To me the real meaning of being a nurse is helping people, and I feel that that's what I'm doing every single day. I sure as heck know I'm trying, anyway!

[Forever Sunshine, ASN, RN]

I feel my wings appeared when I was fresh off orientation and "flying free" on my own.

Not necessary thick wings that allow for graceful flying. I think the wings strengthen as time goes on, so you don't fall down as much.

[xtxrn, ASN, RN]

"Angel of Mercy" reminds me of the serial killers dressed up as nurses....

It was different in different settings.