What a refreshing treat I just had. I'm writing an article for which I needed to interview a couple of nurses. I just got off the phone with a home health nurse who, 20 years into her career, still absolutely loves her work. She's worked in many areas, including home health psychiatry, and loved that as well.
Her enthusiasm was so catching that I couldn't help but smile as she was talking. She is very happy with her present employer and she told some stories that exemplified what a wonderful organization she works for.
Nursing isn't her first career - before that she worked with, get this, elephants! She trained animals and she's driven trucks. Then 20 years ago, she went back to school to be a nurse.
I know some us aren't happy with our jobs and really don't find ourselves in a great work situation, but it is refreshing to hear from a nurse who is getting out of her job what she does and that she continues to give. :redbeathe
Count me as another nurse who loves her job! I am never bored, work with fantastic people (well, 95% of them), and I feel genuinely appreciated and liked by my patients. what could be better?
Seriously, I think some nurses don't appreciate how mind-numbingly boring a job could be.
vashtee, RN
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Count me as another nurse who loves her job! I am never bored, work with fantastic people (well, 95% of them), and I feel genuinely appreciated and liked by my patients. what could be better?
Seriously, I think some nurses don't appreciate how mind-numbingly boring a job could be.