It’s a nurse
Hello All,
I love being a nurse. I always have. This is not the easiest profession. It can be physically and emotionally draining. It can test your patience in nothing short of a million ways. It is perpetually challenging you to stay on top of new treatments/medications/procedures/and the list could go on. In addition, you see people and families who are not at their “best” – and rightfully so, who comes prepared for all of these health issues?
Having said all of that, it is the most rewarding profession ever. You are privileged to be part of people’s lives in unbelievable ways. You use all of your skills and each day you learn more! You have the opportunity to give of yourself – and you receive so many gifts in return. You make a difference in every life you touch.
Nursing has always been so difficult to describe. It encompasses so many roles – coach, clinician, educator, advocate, supporter, researcher, detective. One of my dear friends, educator extraordinaire, sent me a video that she describes as “I don’t think I have ever heard nursing captured with a better description.” One ugly cry later, I 100% agree with her!
Below is both the link and the actual incredible video developed from a letter written to Health First nurses by the mother of Cory Thomas Taylor. This video is called “A Letter from a Mother, in Her Own Words to Health First Nurses”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64EiIXiMQxk
No other words are needed,
Phyl
7 Comments
Trudy
Don’t know about the extraordinaire part but still gets me right in the feels. Thanks for spreading the word. It’s from one nurse to all those who sometimes need to be reminded. Thanks
Sandy B:)
Thanks for this wonderful reminder of what I know many if our patients think but do not always know how to put into words ❤️
terry
Powerful testimony to all the nurses I know. Everything we do counts and matters especially on the worst days ever.
Phyllis Stoneburner
The most impressive testimony I have seen! It is true that what we do makes a difference.
Cyndy Moore
Such a beautiful expression of nursing and why we are blessed to be one.
“At the heart of nursing is the heart of a nurse,”
Phyllis Stoneburner
Hi Cyndy – I love that quote! Our profession is at the core all about heart! Thank you – I will borrow with dignity your great quote!
Cyndy Moore
Phyl,
I’m not certain whom to credit with the quote. It came to me several years ago as I was responding to remarks about nurses and our commitment to dignity, compassion and the value of human life.
Love your blog and looking forward to reading more!