What are you thankful for?

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We all know nursing is well, you know....

With Thanksgiving coming up, how about a discussion of why we're glad we do what we do? Finish this sentence: I'm glad I'm a nurse because:

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Here's mine:

- In 13 years, I've never been laid off, never unemployed, and have never had to worry about where I was going to work. (unlike many of my friends and family). It may not always be my "dream job", but at least I can feed my family.

- I understand how valuable and fleeting that life really is. We really only are here for a short time- make every day count.

- Every day I can get out of bed, shower and get dressed, I thank God- because I know alot of folks who would give anything just to be able to do that much.

- nursing has taught me to value my friends and family- something many people don't learn in a lifetime.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
We all know nursing is well, you know....

With Thanksgiving coming up, how about a discussion of why we're glad we do what we do? Finish this sentence: I'm glad I'm a nurse because:

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I have job security. Even if I did get laid off I could get another job within days.

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Specializes in LTC.

I'm not a nurse yet... however I thank God that I Passed one of the most hardest exams I've had yet !!! whoohoo ! 5 exams down and so many more to GO !

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Specializes in L&D, PACU.

I'm glad I'm a nurse because I have a job where I use my head and my heart....every day.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

I am thankfull:

1) I have a job that lets me use my mind and my hands.

2) I dont panic when I see blood spurting from my kids cuts.

3) That just yesterday the lady at the gas station saw me in my scrubs and asked if I was a nurse and when I told her yes she sincerly thanked me and told me nurses are gods angels.

4) I get paid a decent hourly wage for working part time and I can still go on all my kids field trips.

5) that I have the opportunity to actually be a rock for someone in thier time of need.

6) I have seen miracles 1st hand and belive in them.

Great post---sometimes we do need to step back and look at how lucky we truely are.

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Specializes in ED, Flight.

...because every shift I have a chance to be kind to someone. And I get paid for it!

...because I believe that every kindness we can share is our moment to share a little of God's love with another human brother or sister. Nursing gives me multiple opportunities to emulate God. And since I too often pass up the opportunity to be genuinely kind :o, I am grateful that I get repeat oppotunities! :) How cool is that?

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Specializes in Med Surg/Ortho.

I am not a nurse...but I am thankful that I found this place. The people here are amazing and inspiring. :bow: That at 31, I finally know what I want to be grow up. :redbeathe

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Specializes in School Nursing.

i am thankful for my family. god has blessed me with an awesome family

i am thankful for my job, that i come to every day. each day is different and exciting.

i love it !

i am thankful for finances. that i have everything that i need and then some.

and i am thankful that the lord of my life is forgiving and merciful. every day i start afresh and he forgives me every time.

:heartbeat praiser

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i am thankful for my family and the supportive husband i have. i am also thankful that i have the oppurtunity to go the college and become a nurse.

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Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.

OP - great idea!

I m thankful for -

1 for my health

2 for my family -I have a wonderful hubbie and boys

3 for my parents and their good health, they are both still alive and well

4. for my level head after being a nurse, so I am able to keep my head and sense in an emergency

Anne, RNC

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Specializes in tele, oncology.

For the fact that being a nurse has taught me invaluable critical thinking skills to utilize in the other facets of my life

For the wonderful coworkers I have

For the opportunity going back to school has given me to show my kids how important education is and how hard work is rewarded

For being able to make a life long difference in someone's life

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Specializes in Orthosurgery, Rehab, Homecare.

I am thankful for:

the patient's who have inspired me with their strength, touched my heart, made me laugh, made me cry and taught me to be a better person

the coworkers who have supported me in good times and bad

my family who has always believed in me

knowing better than to take what i have for granted

May peace be where you are,

Jen:redpinkhe

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