To All The Nurses In The World

[getbabygirl]

To all the nurses who, perhaps more than any other group on earth, truly ease the suffering in the world.

You evangelists of encouragement, You are so much more than you know.

You have not let what you couldn't do stop you from doing all you could do.

You are salespeople: Your briefcases are filled with a product called hope.

You are explorers, knowing that once you have gone as far as you can see, you will see farther.

You are singers spreading the melody of consideration.

You are lawyers making a case for life.

You are authors helping others add more pages to their book of memories.

You are comedians dispensing the medicine of laughter.

You are magicians creating real miracles that inspire patients and families.

Like King Arthur and Joan of Arc, you are warriors battling against the villians of negatvity.

Dorothy would have reached Oz much faster in the company of one nurse.

For no one can ever practice your profession unless they already posses a brain and a heart filled with love.

You are living proof that humanity is created in the inmage and the likeness of God, and the name of God is LOVE.

Taken from one of my favorite books-Chicken soup for the Nurses Soul- by John Wayne Schlatter

Let me know how you like this one- oh yeah and buy this book it's great!!!!!

:) :roll

The key to success isn't much good until one discovers the right lock to insert it in- Tenyi hsieh

Please rate this post after you have read it. Thanks :chuckle

[DIPLOMATICRN4HIRE, MSN, RN]

Wonders if since Im fairly new to posting here but getting some what good at tossing my opinion.

I thank you for the thoughts expressed in the opening thread. And Im wondering what does administering Phernergan with a 14 guage feel like?

[Teshiee]

It is a shame that someone takes the tme to put out something positive about nursing they feel from the heart. And as usual some one tries to screw it up for everyone!!!!!! I do not place my religious beliefs on anyone but being a rectal spinchter muscle doesn't have to be the criteria on this thread....... If it offends thee don't partake to it. I don't go to KKK sites because it is offensive, get it?

[Mkue]

someday i would like to read that book... those "chicken soup" books are the best.. i cried reading the "chicken soup for the mother"..something like that..

didn't know they made one for nurses,... thanks !!

[reddgott]

"I see!" said the blind man to his deaf wife!

[mario_ragucci]

Rusty and DonMurray, I am shocked and concerned with your thinking as nurses. You see, unless you embrace monotheism, you don't even matter. Just fess up/break down and admitt you love god and envision Him/It. When you finally put your faith in [blank]. yule be having eternal life/resurrection.

It's not the fault of the god-believer to be holding themselves upsidedown. People think I make an active choice not to see god. I think people usually make an active choice not to see themselves. Be brave(you are)! Love life!

[Rustyhammer]

Mario,

I never said I did or didn't embrace any doctine. I did say I didn't subscribe to any one type of orginazed faith.

I fully agree though with your statement that people have difficulty in seeing themselves and often feel the need to lean on a deity.

-Russell

[Teshiee]

I guess leaning on deity is what is part of most people's culture. Some look for spiritual guidance in their lives and if that is what makes them better who is anyone to say otherwise.

[teeituptom, BSN, RN]

Howdy yall

from deep in the heat of texas

Mario, do really believe what you are saying????????????

doo wah ditty

[semstr]

getbabygirl, asked for a rate and a reply.

Now, people gave it to her, and now when they think different and write their sentiments, it's not ok?

Strange world this is!

btw, I read the book "chicken for the nursing soul", these (as posted by getbabygirl) I left out.

[mattsmom81]

Sometimes we all need a little 'positive boost' to keep us going. To some this comes in the form of a shot of whiskey, fishing, a warm scented bath, hot coffee, sex, positive thoughts/meditation, and to some... faith in a power greater than ourselves.

We shouldn't knock any of these 'boosts' in moderation...as there is no harm done. JMHO.

I must say I resent some folks who must scorn others' belief systems...the not-so-hidden message there is "I'm better/smarter/more realistic than you and don't need a 'crutch like YOU do." We CAN choose to share our beliefs without scorning another's.

My father was like this and it was no fun growing up around someone who constantly put his wife and children down for going to church and praying....

Just some thoughts to ponder for those who like to put down other's points of view on spiritual and meditative matters. :stone

[mother/babyRN, RN]

A poem is simply one persons idea of something. YOUR idea might be different, or somehow differently worded, but however you do or do not like your poems written, nurses rock...Period.

Anyone who doesn't think so, probably shouldn't be one....

[mother/babyRN, RN]

Poem wasn't about God. Poem was about nurses and their importance to the world....