Who Else If Not Nurses?

Chizoba Nwokeleme P

Have you ever imagined a world without a Nurse? No Nurse, No patient care. Nurses picks up the pieces where Doctor's fall apart. The bedside time I spend with my patient is never a slack because it is related to fewer errors and fast healing. Who are the essential people for monitoring patient condition if not Nurses? Self sacrifice as the road to nobility has never been easy for nurses; yet we don't talk about the cost of that self sacrifice, despite the frustration and exhaustion from the job itself, how we learn to hide our own frustration from patients is an exceptional gift

The belief that nurses are nothing than additional asset for doctors is irrational. Some believe is an easier alternative to becoming a doctor; getting so obsessed in comparing one thing to another that they become ignorant to the fact that both (Doctors and Nurses) are not fighting for the same cause. We are not working against each other; we are working with each other and we rely on each other. Believe me, the entire argument is irrelevant because nursing is not only for the physically ill, rather it is also concerned with emotional wellness.

The impact we make on a patient's life is indelible no matter how brief it may be. I never aspired to be a nurse because I couldn't go to medical school, but rather because I choose it. I maintain patient's dignity, through intimate moments, heartbreaking situations and long term difficult situation. I share in the joy of newly born babies and miraculously cured diseases. I share in the heartbreaking of a life changed forever, a disease too powerful and the winding up of life. Nurses make a difference. I may not make the most money or receive the highest recognition, but I'll be making the biggest differences in the lives of patients. I know that every day, I will touch a life or a life will touch me.

I listen to patients, help them eat and drink, reassure them, touch them, stay with them, and assist them with bodily functions. The work and the flexibility suit me. I meet interesting people from all over the world and I learn something new every day. A disease treated stand a chance of improving or deteriorating but a person treated is guaranteed cure.

Nursing is an opportunity to journey with others in critical moments of their lives and realizing the self-fulfillment your contribution has made remains our happiest moment. A caregiver bringing hope in people's lives by taking time to assist patients and their families, adding value to people's lives, defines a Real Nurse. It is not only a helping profession but also a giving profession, giving to others at the expense of ourselves could be missing a lunch to hold a patient's hand and other selfless work.

An emotional commitment and zeal to listen to our patient's proves the fact that caring for the mind requires more time than caring for the body; understanding both the medical and emotional situation. A good nurse is always patient even towards difficult patients.

Who are patient's advocates? Your answer is as good as mine - A Nurse. We are always there advocating for our patient's safety by taking measures to prevent falls, pressure ulcers, medication errors and protecting them from hospital acquired infections by ensuring timely catheter removal, bed bath and encouraging personal hygiene. Most people failed to realize the value of Nurses until they need one.

Indeed, Nursing is the pulsating heart of human care, without which a great deal of lives would be lost. I am proud of my profession. What about you?

ProgressiveActivist, BSN, RN · Feb 10, 2016

Well said.

Ndy-RN · Feb 10, 2016

Beautiful article chizoba nne. Sharing this.

LeChien, BSN, RN · Feb 15, 2016

Have you imagined a world without most jobs, though? Garbage collectors, housekeepers, cab drivers, etc.

LaneyB · Feb 17, 2016

Have you imagined a world without most jobs, though? Garbage collectors, housekeepers, cab drivers, etc.

I agree with this completely. There was a show that used to have the "get over yourself" award and unfortunately many nurses fall into this line of thinking lately.

Chizoba Nwokeleme P · Nov 22, 2016

Yes even beyond that, if nobody accepts to be a mortuary attendant, there is still a problem which shows that they are also a great part of health team but this is a Nursing website and my article is not in comparison with any other profession.

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