I just wanted to share something that happened to me today. I was in the drive thru at burger king getting my boss some food when they asked me to pull forward because it was gonna take a little bit longer. The manager came out smiling with the food and said are you a nurse? I was in my scrubs from work. I said no sir but I hope to be soon when I graduate! He said "Well I just wanted to tell you how wonderful nurses are. I had to go the ER last week for the first time ever for pancreatitis. Me being almost 38 and my first time I was not a very good patient! I was scared but the nurses aids and nurses there were so great. I will never forget my nurse, she was the sweetest nicest lady I have ever met. I just wanted to thank you and tell you that nurses are appreciated!" He was smiling from ear to ear the whole time. I drove away smiling and even though I'm not a nurse yet it's people like that who remind you why you love your job and why you chose nursing in the first place. :)
prettymica, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP 796 Posts Specializes in hospice, HH, LTC, ER,OR. Has 14 years experience. Aug 27, 2011 That's wonderful.. some people really appreciate you, and some don't.. but as long as you go to work knowing you did your best and you appreciate yourself... is all that matters
Poi Dog 1,134 Posts Aug 28, 2011 Did you get the order for free? Thanks for sharing a positive story.
eslvn 81 Posts Aug 28, 2011 Even if we only hear this stuff every once in a while, it somehow makes all the crappy stuff worth it (or most of it)....
imintrouble, BSN, RN 2,406 Posts Specializes in LTC Rehab Med/Surg. Has 16 years experience. Aug 28, 2011 Made me smile too. Thanks.
massrn116 117 Posts Aug 28, 2011 Nursing now for 28 years, many patients have touched my heart. This week I got to care for a patient for a full week +. 88 years old and the first thing he said was "she's a lefty, I'm in good hands." He told me day after day that he appreciated my care but the one thing he said which I treasure is..."you were meant to be a nurse."
NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN 3,959 Posts Specializes in LTC. Has 6 years experience. Aug 28, 2011 Aw. Thanks for sharing. BTW- I love Burger king, burger king makes me smile.
Nccity2002, MSN, RN 208 Posts Specializes in Trauma/Critical Care. Has 10 years experience. Aug 28, 2011 I just wanted to share something that happened to me today. I was in the drive thru at burger king getting my boss some food when they asked me to pull forward because it was gonna take a little bit longer. The manager came out smiling with the food and said are you a nurse? I was in my scrubs from work. I said no sir but I hope to be soon when I graduate! He said "Well I just wanted to tell you how wonderful nurses are. I had to go the ER last week for the first time ever for pancreatitis. Me being almost 38 and my first time I was not a very good patient! I was scared but the nurses aids and nurses there were so great. I will never forget my nurse, she was the sweetest nicest lady I have ever met. I just wanted to thank you and tell you that nurses are appreciated!" He was smiling from ear to ear the whole time. I drove away smiling and even though I'm not a nurse yet it's people like that who remind you why you love your job and why you chose nursing in the first place. :):heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeatWhile having dinner with friends at a nice restaurant, a former patient who spotted me there, sent me a bottle of wine...which prompted my best friend to say: "uh?? so, I guess you are a good nurse...". Somehow I don't give out that vibe :doh::doh:
xtxrn, ASN, RN 4,266 Posts Aug 28, 2011 I'm such a wuss- I'm tearing up!! Thank you for sharing this :)
NSGstudent12 126 Posts Specializes in Med/Tele. Aug 28, 2011 I'm glad it made you all smile as well! :) I was kinda getting teary eyed too xtxrn!
butterfly134 180 Posts Aug 28, 2011 My mom met an older lady in town one day who she hadn't seen in ages. The lady asked my mom what I was doing in college and she said i was training to be a nurse. The lady replied that she would say a prayer because'' nurses are Gods angels''. Regardless to whether one is religious or not I just think it was so sweet that she thought that nurses are that special. We are appreciated! :-)
