I am by no means one of those zen, totally at peace, "I was meant for this job, this is why I was put on this earth" kind of nurses. I was put on this Earth to nap and eat and I still have those days when I wonder out loud why I HAVE to go to work. Yesterday was a nightmare and made me grouchy for the rest of the evening. Even the thought of the upcoming 3 day weekend couldn't cheer me up.
But there are some moments on some days where I feel truly grateful and so happy at my school. One of my 4th grade friends makes it a point to come in once a week to give me a hug and wish me a good day. A kindergartener who I cleaned up after a massive poop event gave me a Valentine. A student with autism running in to say how much she missed me during our snow days. Snow days in general! These tiny things are the times I try my best to focus on when things get tough.
I just feel very lucky and hope you, my coworkers and internet pals, have some similar moments today and every day. Happy Friday!
I love my kids! If it weren't for them, I would be miserable dealing with paranoid teachers and administration that puts teachers above the profession of nursing. sigh!
Specializes in med-surg, IMC, school nursing, NICU.
Update:
Yesterday, one of my 5th graders (who, as a group, are very mature, healthy, and rarely ever come to see me) came to my office and proceeded to throw up in my trash can. Cut and dry, I gave her some water, took her temp and called mom. That's it. While we were waiting for mom, the student goes to me "Miss Tomato? You're a REALLY good nurse."
I literally did the simplest interventions on her and she was just so appreciative. It was so nice. Happy Friday, friends!
Cutest little butterball came and told me 'Happy Birthday' yesterday - looking over my glasses I told him it was not my birthday. He said 'Oh - I thought you were Dr. Seuss!"
Cutest little butterball came and told me 'Happy Birthday' yesterday - looking over my glasses I told him it was not my birthday. He said 'Oh - I thought you were Dr. Seuss!"
These tiny things are the times I try my best to focus on when things get tough.
undefeatedrn
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Sounds like a lot of fun!