Today is nurse's day. Actually today kicks off nurse's week. Which I know all of you are jealous that you don't have a day or week specifically designated to your profession, but get over it! Nurse's are just plain awesome! (or most of them anyway)
There's this amazing group of people that really care about caring for people, that strive for daily excellence in their work, and that, simply put, give a piece of their hearts every day when they show up for their jobs. Nurse's get the worst brunt work. They have obnoxious shift hours, and don't get paid nearly enough for how often they work short. They have to deal with other people's snot, pee, poop, phlegm, blood, and b.o. on a daily basis. They have to be professional when everyone around them is freaking out or collapsing or falling to tears. They hold the hands of people while they take their last breath, and are there to catch them when they take their first. They can be the difference between pain and comfort, between calm and distress, between life and death even at times. They can be the bearer of bad news, the angel of comfort, the stern taskmaster, or the timely counselor. Its only natural that people feel like they are part of their families at times, because these amazing women and men invest their heart in their work.
I can't think of anything really in this world that I would rather be. I am totally humbled to be counted as part of their ranks! Now granted, I really appreciate using big words, love knowing exactly what to do in specific circumstances, and adore helping people. I think its highly ironic that my birthday falls in the middle of nurse's week as if I were destined for it!
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