Thank you, thank you, thank you, purple!...What a great article that sums it up for all nurse of every field...Although I am not a school nurse, as a matter of fact, I am a "new" nurse (just about a year and ooooooh what a year!)working in a hospital setting and I am on my second hospital, inpatient RN job...Long story short, first job wasn't glamorous (not that I was look for glamorous), as a matter of fact it was an extremely UNSAFE environment...I hear and know what you mean about these "days"...The good, bad, and the ugly...What keeps me going are the GREAT days...Those days when you have literally saved a life, a future, or a view point!...These days are very much so in the minority (lucky if you get one a month)but make all my efforts in life worht it. Like, changing careers (because I was inspired by nurses and their dedication to my critically ill daughter's prognosis) , precious TIME (away from my family and kids), worry (about everything and anything) , and dedication so, so, sooooo worth it!...I am glad I am not the only one that feels this way...Sometimes I honestly feel that "only" a nurse can understand this view and appreciation..Thanks again for your thoughts and views..Touched me and showed me I am not alone in this field.
