The holidays are here and almost everyone is taking a pause. People are buzzing with joy, party vibes, travels, fun, family, friends. And for more and more folks, there is the other side of joy. Work, stress, pain and suffering. Nurses do not get to pause. Medical emergencies and sick patients do not wait for Christmas to pass. To make things worse, the holidays brings with it a higher rate of casualties from drunken brawls,…
You are a beacon of light in a very dark world, darling nurse. You are caring for people who are suffering. This is truly a noble profession. We have greats like Florence Nightingale and we can only hope to go down in history as a pioneer and a caring problem solver. Even if it’s only among our own patients, we want to know that we made a difference. Except…we can’t always achieve this due to…
I am nurse. I care about others and how well they’re eating, how well they’re sleeping, how much they’re exercising and I bend over backwards to ensure they have those needs met. Now, while bent over backwards, breathe in and bring awareness to how much that actually hurts your back. Ouch! If you’re still young, your body will serve you well, so it might not be clear just how much harm you are causing to…
