Defining nursing with a single word...

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I am doing an artistic project for nursing, and I am doing a wood carving....in big letters I have "Nursing is..." and the plan is to use single words, or maybe sets of 3-4 words to describe nursing in small text underneath as a list.

What words would you use to complete the sentence "Nursing is...", in either 1 word or under 4 words.

Thanks for the help all, it is greatly appreciated =]

Specializes in Public health nursing.

Advocacy.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Case Manager.

It is a "one-of-a-kind" profession where you wear multiple hats.

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Specializes in 10.

Never Ending

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Specializes in Hospice, ONC, Tele, Med Surg, Endo/Output.

humbling

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responsibility

Hmm, that was the first word I thought of upon reading your question; then "power", then "capability", then "flexibility." I'd never tried word association with my job before. It's making me reconsider things a little.

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virgo,student nurse said:
Never Ending

Never ending? Lol, and you're a student nurse? You haven't even started and that's what you think? Hug.

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Challenging

Lifelong learning

Important

Good for ADHD Types Who Like Lots of Stimulat-Hey A Butterfly!

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challenging

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

My job.

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Specializes in LTC, Med-Surge, Ortho.

Unsung hero:nurse:

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Specializes in Hospice, ONC, Tele, Med Surg, Endo/Output.

Routine.

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Specializes in ICU/PACU.

draining

interesting

intense

good

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