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…