Had a day that reminded me of why I became a nurse.

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

I swear we had a week of full moon patients this week. If it hadn't been so stressful (and serious-one patient very violent) it would have been comical.

This weekend I had some wonderful patients and two of them told me I was the best nurse they have had. We also had a code. For some people this is not as big of a deal as it is to others. I have been a nurse for 5 years and it was the first one I was involved in.

We saved someone's life this weekend. I know that many of you do this daily but for me, it was an experience that brought out the best in everyone. After the fact, we had a little debrief and bonded just a little bit more because of the experience.

I can wait another 5 years for another one. Just wanted to share a good story about nursing. It IS worth it. :)

[al3x117, RN, EMT-B]

That's what I am talkin about!!! This is some good sh*t!!! Nursing all the way!!!

[SmilingBluEyes]

Way to go!!

[BklynHeightsRN]

Awesome! I miss being in codes in the ED - it's been years. So exciting and you're right, everyone comes together beautifully (usually), even if the patient dies, you know you did all you could. Great story!

[purplegal]

I am glad you had a great experience recently, and thank you for sharing it. It is refreshing to read something positive about this profession for a change. :)

[al3x117, RN, EMT-B]

You got that right! Seriously there are soo many negative things on this website.

I am glad you had a great experience recently, and thank you for sharing it. It is refreshing to read something positive about this profession for a change. :)

[kmn0601]

Thanks for sharing your story. I am just getting started off in nursing (passed NCLEX last month) and it seems more and more all I see here is negative stories about nursing. Yours encourages me. I'm looking forward to getting started.

[Libby1987]

Love happy posts!!