Define Nursing in 3 words

[FutureNurseSaga]

Define Nursing in 3 words.... explain

[fins]

Accountability without authority.

[Nursebarebari]

compassion, advocate, dedication

[BrittRN2b]

my 3 words. Acutally more geared towards my starting nursing school in 2 weeks.

Humble.

Be open to all learning experiences, even _____ (fill in the blank with any of the less than glamorous nursing duties.) Realizing that I am a baby in the world of nursing, every experience has value and I can learn something from everyone. I do not know it all and will probably make mistakes.

Hungry.

Be eager to learn. Soak up the knowledge like a sponge. Show initiative and create learning opportunities whenever possible; I cannot afford to let them pass by.

Smart.

Be able to think critically and apply theoretical knowledge to practice. Easier said than done, I know. What I mean is I must 1)be able to take in the massive amounts of reading required 2) synthesize the reading so that it is meaningful and I can remember it 3) figure out how this jives with what I'm learning in clinical and 4) see how it is done in the real world and adapt as necessary.

Be smart about my health - physical and mental. Simple things like eating healthy, working out, and adqeuate sleep will go a long way in my ability to concentrate and learn.

[kristenncrn]

Breakneck

Vigilance

Inspiration

[Wounderful]

Give me strength

[deeDawntee, RN]

Every Life Matters

[Jolie, BSN]

Not one more! (Patient, I mean

[pirap]

that's your mom?

that's your dad?

that's your family?

poor little baby!

ok reality..i :redbeathe my job 100%..sometimes though i really wonder about the families who are "allowed" to have kids and are "allowed" to leave with them!!

my real 3 words...

love my job

[Keepstanding, ASN, RN]

Demanding

Fast

Exhausting :heartbeat

[gentlegiver, ASN, LPN, RN]

I amazed no one said this one:

Cover Your Behind!

[confused101]

wierdness(of the patients) , (alot of)walking , wisdom (how to take care of you patients)

[margaretptz]

Damn hard work