Thank You. For Everything.

[EmrgncyRN05]

Hello, I am a 15 year old high school student at a very large high school with 1200 students.

Friday, I was feeling pretty lousy all day, So I went down to the nurses office. She ran her assement on me and found out that I had a temperature.

As I waited for my mom to come get me, I watched the chaos that occurs in my schools nurses office.

Kids, constantly flooding in, complaining, yelling, vomiting, you name it.

I watched in amazement as this one nurse, took care of all these students. Giving med’s, checking throats, taking temperatures, and cleaning beds. I watched as kids strolled in for a pass from PE and a pack of crackers, and watched as they laughed on their way out of the office. I was amazed at how the nurse kept her cool.

As kids strolled in and out of her office, there were many things said. But one, very important thing, was forgotten: Thank you.

I have always looked up to my mom, an emergency room rn, and substitute school nurse, as a hero.

I pictured my mom, running around this office, doing a million things at once for all these students, without as much as a “Thanks.” Personally, I think being a nurse is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Whether you are in the Emergency Room, dealing with a gun shot victim, or in a school clinic, dealing with a fever, you need to have thick skin. Doing a helpless job, without thanks, Isn’t an easy job at all. I continued to hear, ‘I have a headache, can I go home?’ But as they walked out, I never once heard, ‘Thank you.’ It really bothered me.

My mother arrived and signed me out. As I walked by this nurse, who I now consider a hero, I smiled and said ‘Thank you. For everything.’ Her face lit up with a smile, and I knew those 4 words meant a lot to her.

I told my mom of this during the car ride home, and she stated that as a nurse, she rarely gets thanked. It really bothered me. Later that night, I asked her to sign in to her AllNurses account so I could say a little something.

Here’s to you, School nurses. I realize that many people think your job is very easy, and often assume that its just calling parents to send students home. Today, I realized it was so much more. You truly do an amazing job and you truly are an inspiration.

Thank You. For Everything.

[bergren]

How kind of you to share this - please also share with your school nurse!!

Thanks also to your mom for all she does and for raising a sensitive, considerate teen!

[luvschoolnursing, LPN]

You sound like a great young lady/man. As a high school nurse, I deal with much lack of appreciation, but it's kids like you that make it worth while!

[JaneyW]

You are welcome. Your mom has done a remarkable job. I'm sure you will have a bright future.

[Purple_Scrubs, BSN, RN]

You are a sweetheart, your parents should be very proud to have raised such a caring, empathetic and insightful child!

I can tell you that you probably made your school nurse's day. Just last week as I was walking out to my car after a crazy hectic day when everything I did seemed to make someone angry, one if the kids in the after school program noticed me and called out to me, "Hi Nurse! Thank you for making us feel better!" Absolutely warmed my heart and reminded my why I do this job.

So thank YOU for being the kind of kid that notices what other people do for others, and is not afraid to be grateful!

[noreenl]

You were right to observe that those for words meant alot. Could you imagine if we all took two minutes to see someone, I mean really see them and appreciate them. Thank You. Very Much

[Needsmorechocolate, ASN]

Thank you for your kind words! Afer a hectic few weeks at school, you made my day. :)