life as a nurse
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valentine’s day
you know that feeling when you have a story that deserves to be heard? to be cherished. like you are holding onto the most precious key that could unlock hope in someone else’s heart? the type of story that some believe only exists in movies. i have been holding onto this story for just over a week; the thought of translating it to readable words overwhelms me….Valentine’s Day. a day that makes me roll my eyes. always has. but not anymore. it now has a new meaning and that is because i had the privilege of watching the truest love story unfold. it didn’t involve roses, or chocolates or teddy bears.…
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i’m just a nurse
i will never let these words slip out of my mouth again, “i’m just a nurse.” difficult shifts lately have left me reflecting on my job, my career, my calling… you see, your view of a nurse may be what mine was before i considered it as a “real” career option. i used to think nurses were just helpers, they gave meds, they cleaned up patients, they simply did as the doctor asked. while all that is true to some extent, nurses are so much more. nurses must think critically and be the eyes and ears for the doctor. we must pick up on subtle trends on vitals signs, assessment…