I'm a relatively new nurse (about 5 months in) working on a surgical floor at a local hospital. I've just spent the last couple of hours browsing this site (yes, I'm on a night shift schedule and have nothing better to do on a night off at 4 in the morning), and I don't think I've seen one positive thread yet. Sure it's good to get all that negative stuff off your chest, but I'm going to be a wet-behind-the-ears new nurse and start a positive thread for those of you new or old nurses that love your job.
I have an incredible manager that cares about us on a personal level. For the most part I have great coworkers that respect and support me. I feel fulfilled when I leave the floor each day. I'm learning something new about life constantly. I love my patients, even the bad ones, and the challenge of making their day a little bit better. I learn from them and through them. I love the constant change of pace and situations. The pressure of caring for people at the most vulnerable points of their life.
In short, I love my job and the choice I made that brought me here. I know I have a lot left in front of me, but I'm glad to say this is where I'm meant to be.
